Administrative overview · FIPS 22087
St. Bernard 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
St. Bernard Parish Government Department of Community Development, Safety & Permits Division
For a project in or near St. Bernard 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
(504) 278-4310
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
8201 W Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
Operating hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 St. Bernard Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
St. Bernard Parish Government Department of Community Development, Safety & Permits 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 (504) 278-4310.
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?
All electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and building inspections must be scheduled with the Department of Community Development at (504) 278-4310; work must be inspected and approved before final approvals are issued.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Louisiana Uniform Building Code / Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, together with St. Bernard Parish code and comprehensive zoning requirements; the accessible parish materials do not identify the specific current 2026 editions. N/A. The parish publishes a reduced-submittal checklist for residential additions and accessory structures under 500 square feet, but it still requires a building permit; no general minor or cosmetic permit exemption list is published.