Administrative overview · FIPS 22125
West Feliciana 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
West Feliciana Parish Government - Permits and Inspections / Development Services
For a project in or near West Feliciana 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
(225) 784-3725 (Development Services); (225) 635-3864 (Parish office)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
5934 Commerce Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-Noon; closed Saturday and Sunday
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 West Feliciana Parish
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
West Feliciana Parish Government - Permits and Inspections / Development Services 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 (225) 784-3725 (Development Services); (225) 635-3864 (Parish office).
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?
Contact Development Services Director Gary Mego at (225) 784-3725 for inspection scheduling; the public permit page does not publish a separate inspection-booking procedure.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and applicable current state amendments, including the operative International building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, fuel-gas, and energy codes and 2020 National Electrical Code. The parish’s 2024 hazard-mitigation materials state that adopted building codes are enforced for construction in the parish. No specific exemption summary was verified; request written confirmation before treating work as permit-exempt.