Administrative overview · FIPS 22105
Tangipahoa 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
Tangipahoa Parish Government Permit Office
For a project in or near Tangipahoa 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) 542-2117 Hammond; (985) 748-2024 Amite
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
15485 West Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403; 113 North Bay Street, Amite, LA 70422
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 Tangipahoa Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Tangipahoa Parish Government Permit Office 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) 542-2117 Hammond; (985) 748-2024 Amite.
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?
The application requires inspection requests at least 24 hours in advance, with inspected items ready by 8:00 a.m. on the inspection day. Use the parish inspection schedule PDF for phase/final sequence; online users can request inspections in MyGovernmentOnline. Contact Hammond 985-542-2117 or Amite 985-748-2024.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy, and Property Maintenance Codes, plus 2020 National Electrical Code, as adopted/enforced through the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council and parish requirements. N/A. The official page requires permits before any structure is built and requires electrical, mechanical, and plumbing subcontractor permits; it does not publish a general minor or cosmetic exemption list. A notarized homeowner affidavit is required when acting as the homeowner contractor.