WHO NEEDS A PARISH DEVELOPMENT PERMIT?
Anyone outside the municipal limits of Rapides Parish who is planning any type of construction, moving a manufactured home or any other structure on their property, or anyone adding on or remodeling, needs to obtain a Development permit.
IS THERE A FEE FOR A PERMIT?
Yes, there are fees for development permits. For information concerning the permit fees see (right click "Open in new window") fee schedule.
WHERE DO I GET THE PERMIT?
Permits are obtained at the Rapides Area Planning Commission Permit Department. See our location map.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Home Improvement Registration: The Louisiana Legislature enacted Act No. 1146 which requires all residential improvement contractors who perform work on a residence in an amount of $7,500 and above to register with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. If there are questions concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Bertha Jenkins, Supervisor of the Residential Licensing Division at (225-765-2301)Licensing: The Louisiana Legislature enacted Act 724 which requires that the building permit applicant produce proof that he possesses an active, applicable contractor’s license, or that the proposed building activity is exempt from such licensure. If claiming an exemption for residential construction, the applicant must execute an affidavit attesting to the claimed exemption on a form provided by the Licensing Board. If there are questions concerning this matter, please contact Charles G. Marceaux, Executive Director at (225-765-2601, ext 221)
For more information on licensing and registration through the State Contractors Board, please visit
http://www.lslbc.state.la.usHave you obtained your certification through the Department of Revenue? For further information, visit
http://www.rev.state.la.us
