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Building Permits in New Orleans, Louisiana

Part of Orleans Parish.

We have not yet verified rules published by New Orleans itself. Below are the Louisiana rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in New Orleans are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Orleans Parish handles applications.

Permit guides