City Building Permits

Village of Forest, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Forest, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Louisiana West Carroll Parish Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Inside village limits of Forest.

Department
Village of Forest municipal office
Address
P.O. Box 276, Forest, LA 71242-0276
Phone
(318) 428-9058

Application Process

Source: Village of Forest municipal office

General Requirements

Contractor requirements
State contractor licensing rules still apply where applicable.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Forest municipal office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
City Hall hours listed by LMA are 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday and Wednesday.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Forest municipal office before applying.

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