118 South Court Street, Suite 118
Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone : (337) 948-3688
Mondays – Fridays
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please call for an appointment.
Who needs a permit from this office?
Anyone outside the incorporated areas of St. Landry Parish or anyone located in the city limits of Arnaudville, Palmetto, Melville, who is planning on any type of construction, placement of a movable structure, moving, replacing, remodeling or adding any type of structure to a piece of property , needs to obtain a permit. Information on building codes can be found at lsuccc.dps.louisiana.gov.
Where can I obtain a permit?
Permits can be obtained in the Parish Government Permit Office located at 118 South Court Street, Suite 133, Opelousas, LA 70570. Permit Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday by appointment only.
What do I need to obtain my building permit?
STEP 1 (New Construction Only)
If you are MOVING a structure on property go to step 2, for new construction you need to submit 2 copies of construction plans, which should include: site & floor plan. The inspection and review fee is due when plans are submitted for review. Once the plans have been reviewed you will be called in to obtain your building permit and permits fees are due at the time permit is issued.
STEP 2
To obtain your building permit you will need to bring in the following information:
BASED ON CONSTRUCTION COST
RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS
NEW CONSTRUCTION
STEP 1
Contact State Fire Marshal for approval of proposed plans for all commercial development and obtain written approval (225) 925-4920 or 1-800-256-5452.
STEP 2
Contact the Louisiana Department of Health to obtain a sewer permit (337) 948-0266.
STEP 3
Submit 2 copies of construction plans to the Permit Office along with inspection fees. Once plans are reviewed you will be called back to obtain necessary permits. If the structure is a movable skip step 2 and follow step 3.
STEP 4
Apply at the Parish Permit Office with the following:
AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PERMIT
BASED ON CONSTRUCTION COST
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides the parish with a flood plain map. This map shows what property is in a flood zone X (500-year flood zone) and what is in flood zone A/AE (100-year flood zone). If the property is located in a flood zone X, flood insurance is not mandated by FEMA but is certainly available at lower rates. If the property is located in a flood zone A/AE, the lowest floor of the home and equipment servicing the home must meet a base flood elevation requirement predetermined by FEMA of the Corp of Engineers.
When the permit is purchased an elevation certificate will be issued and must be completed by a licensed surveyor or engineer. This form must be returned to the parish permit office before final approval is given.
This practice is a requirement of the United States Federal Government in order for the citizens of St. Landry Parish to purchase insurance against flood damage. If this is not enforced, the insurance will not be available to any citizen in the parish. By federal law, flood insurance coverage is a mandatory requirement for approval of loans, funding mortgages, etc. within an “A flood zone”.
Affidavits are issued for existing buildings, which have not been remodeled, altered or relocated, or welding machines, water wells, security lights, billboards, etc. Charge for an affidavit is $50.00.
To obtain this affidavit you must come to the office with the address of the location. You will need to provide us with your account number for your electric company.
If you are starting a new business, or renewing your previous business liquor license, fill out the Business Liquor License Application.
If you are applying for a special event liquor license, fill out the Special Event Liquor License Application.
Once the forms are filled out and notarized, bring the forms to the District Attorney’s Office for a background check. Our office will call the listed agent once the application is processed.
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call for an appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic.