Administrative overview · FIPS 22089
St. Charles 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. Charles Parish Department of Planning and Zoning, Permit Administration
For a project in or near St. Charles 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
(985) 783-5060
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
14996 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
N/A. The parish states that applications are reviewed for completeness and staff then contact applicants about additional documents, fees, or a pre-application meeting.
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. Charles Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
St. Charles Parish Department of Planning and Zoning, Permit Administration 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 (985) 783-5060.
How long might review take?
N/A. The parish states that applications are reviewed for completeness and staff then contact applicants about additional documents, fees, or a pre-application meeting.
How are inspections scheduled?
After permit issuance, the inspection schedule is listed on the signed permit. South Central Planning and Development schedules inspections at (985) 655-1070, including the final Certificate of Completion inspection; the Planning and Zoning Department handles permit administration at (985) 783-5060.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC) and applicable International Building Codes; the accessible current parish sources do not identify the specific current 2026 editions. N/A. The parish page lists permit categories and renovation requirements but does not publish a general minor or cosmetic permit-exemption list.