Administrative overview · FIPS 22051
Jefferson 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
Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, Building Permits
For a project in or near Jefferson 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
East Bank (504) 736-6957; West Bank (504) 364-3512
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
East Bank: 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 101, Jefferson, LA 70123; West Bank: 1855 Ames Boulevard, Suite A, Marrero, LA 70072
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Jefferson Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, Building Permits 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 East Bank (504) 736-6957; West Bank (504) 364-3512.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Apply in the Permit Office or through MyGovernmentOnline and contact the East Bank or West Bank Building Permits office for inspection arrangements. Residential generator permits receive a required pre-inspection; East Bank (504) 736-6964 and West Bank (504) 364-3500 are listed for construction-without-permit concerns.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Jefferson Parish adopted code amendments. The official residential requirements document specifically references IRC 2015 provisions and Jefferson Parish amendments; a specific newer 2026 edition was not identified in the accessible permit materials. N/A for minor/cosmetic building work. A property owner may apply for his or her personal residence by submitting an Affidavit Claiming Exemption from Licensure; this is a contractor-licensing exemption, not a general exemption from the building permit requirement.