County Building Permits
West Feliciana Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Parish unincorporated area and parish-administered permit matters where applicable
- Department
- Address
- 5934 Commerce Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775
- Phone
- (225) 635-3864
- info@wfparish.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Parish website form / application landing page, not a third-party portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
General Requirements
The parish hazard mitigation plan says permits are required before construction or renovation projects, electrical wiring installation, plumbing or gas piping, moving manufactured or modular or portable buildings, reroofing, and demolitions
- Building code
- The parish hazard mitigation plan states the parish has a building code and that permits are enforced for construction within parish boundaries; the specific code edition is not clearly published on the public permit page
- Contractor requirements
- Trade licensing is handled at the state level in Louisiana; parish materials do not publish a separate parish contractor license program
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: The parish hazard mitigation plan states the parish has a building code and that permits are enforced for construction within parish boundaries; the specific code edition is not clearly published on the public permit page
- Parish homepage
- Parish planning and zoning
- Parish code of ordinances
- Parish hazard mitigation plan PDF
- License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Feliciana Parish Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated West Feliciana Parish, LA?
- The parish hazard mitigation plan says permits are required before construction or renovation projects, electrical wiring installation, plumbing or gas piping, moving manufactured or modular or portable buildings, reroofing, and demolitions
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