St Landry Parish, Louisiana Roofing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
St. Landry Parish Roofing Permit Requirements
St. Landry Parish issues building permits for properties located in unincorporated areas of the parish. If your property is within an incorporated city, that city's building department is responsible for permits.
For any type of construction, placement of a movable structure, moving, replacing, remodeling, or adding to a structure on a property outside of incorporated areas, a permit is required.
As of August 1, 2025, a permit and inspection are mandatory for all roof construction and reroofing projects on both residential and commercial structures. It is a violation of Louisiana law to begin work without a permit.
To obtain a permit, you will generally need to submit construction plans, including a site plan, elevation, and floor plan, to the Parish Permits Office. An inspection and review fee is due upon submission of plans. Once plans are reviewed, you will be contacted to pick up the building permit and pay any remaining fees.
The St. Landry Parish Permits Office is located at 118 South Court Street, Suite 133, Opelousas, LA 70570. Their phone number is (337) 948-3688. Permit office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Rules for Properties in Unincorporated Areas
St. Landry Parish handles permit applications for properties situated in unincorporated areas of the parish.
The St. Landry Parish Permits Office is responsible for issuing these permits.
For specific requirements and to initiate the permit process for unincorporated areas, contact the St. Landry Parish Permits Office directly.
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Note: The following state-wide building codes and regulations apply universally to all jurisdictions within Louisiana, including St Landry Parish.
Louisiana Roofing Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines
State Statutes and Building Codes
In Louisiana, building codes are established at the state level to ensure consistent safety and construction standards. Roofing and re-roofing projects must comply with the versions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) adopted and promulgated by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC). Specifically, for one- and two-family dwellings, roofing work must comply with Chapters 8 and 9 of the International Residential Code. For all other buildings, compliance with Chapter 15 of the International Building Code is required. Recent legislation, including Act 239 (effective August 1, 2025), mandates that all municipalities and parishes that issue construction permits must also issue permits for and conduct inspections of all roof construction and re-roofing projects in accordance with these state-adopted codes.
Primary State Agencies
The primary agency responsible for setting and maintaining these construction standards is the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC). Additionally, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) oversees the licensing requirements for contractors. As of January 1, 2026, under Act 422, any person performing, bidding on, or advertising for residential roofing work on a residential structure with a project value of $7,500 or more must hold a specific Residential Roofing or Residential Construction license issued by the LSLBC.
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