• A licensed plumber is required to install a new hot water heater.
• A building permit is required to erect or replace a carport, shed, or fence.
• A licensed electrician is required to perform an electrical work.
• A Jefferson Parish Home Builder's license is required to perform any work which value exceeds $2500.00. A homeowner is allowed to take out one permit every 12 months where the value of the work is over $2500.00.
• A licensed mechanical contractor is required to instal or replace any air condition condenser.
• You are allowed to hold two garage sales in one year and a permit is required.
• A property survey is required to obtain most building permits.
• No construction is allowed over or encroaching upon any servittude.
• Commercial permits can be tracked on the internet at www.jeffparish.net
• To start a new business you can contact permits to obtain a new business start-up packet at 736-6957

•  Four complete sets of building plans (including all site/civil plans) prepared and stamped by a Louisiana registered civil engineer or architect.
• Four separate sets of site/civil plans
• Five copies of a current survey showing all improvements.

The plans submitted will be distributed to various Parish departments for review. For a more in depth break down of the process or other types of permits, contact teh Commercial Plan Review Section.

1. What is the purpose of Code Enforement? The department enforces Parish Ordinances by investigating complaints and where valid issues violations. The department also regulates building construction to ensure compliance mandated by the CABO Building Codes.
2. What are the business hours? Both the Eastband and Westbank offices are open from 8am to 4pm Monday thru Friday.
3. Where are the offices located? The Eastbank Office is located at 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard in the Yenni Building, Jefferson, Louisiana. The Westbank Office is located at 400 Maple Avenue, Harvey, Louisiana.
4. What type of information do you need to report a complaint? The proper informations is essential to the section investigating your complaint. You need to repor tthe exact address of your complaint and a brief description of the complaint.
5. What happens to my complaint? The appropriated section will send an investigator to the site within 3 working days. If a violation exists, the investigator will issue a violation or take the appropriate action required by the section handling the complaint.