Administrative overview · FIPS 22113
Vermilion 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
Vermilion Parish Police Jury Permitting Department
For a project in or near Vermilion 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
(337) 898-4300
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
100 North State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Accessory-building plan review may take up to one week; a general residential permit turnaround is N/A.
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 Vermilion Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Vermilion Parish Police Jury Permitting Department 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 (337) 898-4300.
How long might review take?
Accessory-building plan review may take up to one week; a general residential permit turnaround is N/A.
How are inspections scheduled?
After permit issuance, homeowners or contractors must contact Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates, LLC at 337-893-8397 to schedule inspections. Required inspections and any final elevation certificate must be submitted and approved before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The January 2026 residential requirements identify the 2024 IBC/IRC wind and flood building-code requirements; the parish also enforces the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and applicable state amendments, including the current 2021 LSUCC model-code editions and 2020 NEC where applicable. N/A. Vermilion Parish states that a permit is required for any repair, reconstruction, or remodel. Accessory buildings of 400 square feet or less may avoid plan review under the published requirements, but they still require permitting and compliance documents; no general cosmetic exemption list is published.