Administrative overview · FIPS 22049
Jackson Parish County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Jackson Parish Police Jury Uniform Building Code Division
For a project in or near Jackson Parish, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(318) 259-2361
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Applications are generally processed within 3-5 business days.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Jackson Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Jackson Parish Police Jury Uniform Building Code Division is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (318) 259-2361.
How long might review take?
Applications are generally processed within 3-5 business days.
How are inspections scheduled?
Submit applications electronically by email or by mail/hand delivery; contact the Uniform Building Code Division at (318) 259-2361 for inspection scheduling. The parish also provides mobile-home inspection guidelines.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code; the official page does not identify the specific current 2026 code editions. N/A. The official application lists permit categories such as recreational camps and farmhouses/barns but does not publish a minor or cosmetic exemption list.