Building Permits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Part of East Baton Rouge Parish.
We checked Baton Rouge's own official pages for 6 types of projects (shed, fence, deck, roof, pool, solar panels). Permits are issued by City of Baton Rouge. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work. Last verified September 29, 2026.
Verified permit information is available for 1 project type in Baton Rouge.
Verified Permit Categories
Baton Rouge rules in detail
Shed
- Exempt from a permit
- Detached accessory structure under 200 square feet. source: brla.gov
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: brla.gov
Fence
- Setback (ft)
- 15 ft from street, 5 ft from sidewalk source: brla.gov
Deck
- Exempt from a permit
- Decks less than 200 square feet and less than 30 inches off of the ground if located in a buildable area of the lot. source: brla.gov
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: brla.gov
Roof
- Conditions
- Replacement of more than 100 sf of roof decking (plywood, osb or center match under roof covering.) source: brla.gov
Pool
- Exempt from a permit
- Prefabricated above ground swimming pools less than 24 inches deep and less than 5000 gallons. source: brla.gov
- Conditions
- A separate fence permit may be required in order to meet these requirements source: brla.gov
Solar Panels
- Permit required
- Yes source: brla.gov
- Fee
- Residential fee: $40 source: brla.gov
Not yet verified
These permit categories do not yet have enough verified information to publish a linked permit page.
- Shed
- Fence
- Deck
- Roof
- Pool
- Patio
- Pergola
- Garage
- Carport
- Tree Removal
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Driveway
- ADU
- Home Addition
- Demolition
- Windows
- Water Heater
Where to apply
City of Baton Rouge · official website