Broussard, Louisiana Building Permit Guide

Building permits for property inside Broussard come from the City’s Permitting/Licensing Department at 406 E. Madison Street (337-837-6681, ext. 5). Electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits are requested online after you register on the City’s permit site, and inspections are booked with Building Code Inspection Services. For a new house the City values the work at $105.05 per square foot and charges $3.50 per $1,000 of that value, so a 2,000 sq ft house pays about $735.

What needs a permit in Broussard?

The City requires a building permit for all new construction, all demolition and most home-improvement work. Its published list:

If you are unsure whether a project needs a permit, the City asks you to call Permitting/Licensing before you start.

Who issues building permits in Broussard?

The City of Broussard’s Permitting/Licensing Department issues building permits for land inside the city limits. Inspections on City permits are scheduled with Building Code Inspection Services, the inspection firm the City names on its permit pages. Broussard is one of the cities in Lafayette Parish that permits on its own, so land outside the city in unincorporated Lafayette Parish files with Lafayette Consolidated Government instead.

Electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits in Broussard

Electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits are requested on the City’s online permit site, which has separate request forms for AC (HVAC), electrical and plumbing permits, and you must register an account on the site before you can request one. The same site handles occupational licences.

• HVAC: the work must be done by a licensed contractor.
• Plumbing: the contractor must hold a state licence.
• Electrical: requested online like the other trades.
• Fire sprinkler and alarm systems: need State Fire Marshal approval in addition to the City permit.

The City states that every contractor working in Broussard must be licensed by the State of Louisiana.

Broussard permit fees

The City publishes two formulas for new construction on its permit pages. Fees can be paid by credit card or check.

The $105.05 figure is the City’s assumed construction cost per square foot, not the fee. For a 2,000 sq ft house the estimated cost is 2,000 × $105.05 = $210,100, and the permit fee is $210,100 × $3.50 ÷ 1,000 = $735.35. A commercial building costing $500,000 to build pays $2,500.

Electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits are requested and assessed separately through the online permit site. City Council agendas from July to October 2026 contain no change to permit fees.

What to submit with a Broussard application

For a building permit, call Permitting/Licensing at 337-837-6681, ext. 5 or email the department; the City asks you to contact it for complete details or if you are unsure whether a project needs a permit. The City’s project list names these extra documents:

• Fences 8 feet or taller: approved engineered drawings.
• Sheds of 200 sq ft or more and swimming pools: plans for the City’s code review.
• Fire suppression or detection systems: the State Fire Marshal approval.
• Commercial buildings: the actual construction cost, which sets the fee.

Check the zoning of the lot first: the Permitting & Licensing page points applicants to the City’s zoning ordinance information and the Planning and Zoning pages with zoning maps.

How to get a Broussard permit: 6 steps

Inspections in Broussard

To schedule an inspection on a City permit, call Building Code Inspection Services at 337-886-6069; the City lists this number on its permit pages and its Who to Call page. Most construction needs the building permit in hand before work starts.

For a certificate of occupancy inspection, the City has an online request form (name, business, address, phone and email) on its I Want To > Report menu.

Local Broussard details

Flood zones: the City relies on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center for flood zone designations and links to it from its FEMA Flood Maps page; look the lot up by address before you design.

Sheds: the City’s list requires code review and a permit for any shed of 200 sq ft or more. State law (R.S. 37:3738, re-enacted by Act 881 of 2026) bars parishes, and cities of 45,000 people or fewer at the last federal census, from enforcing the building code on a detached residential accessory structure of 200 sq ft or less, unless it stands in a hurricane-prone region where the design wind speed is 130 mph or more. A shed of exactly 200 sq ft falls within both the City’s list and the state limit.

Driveways: driveway work has its own City contact (337-837-1226) rather than going through the building counter.

Codes and decisions: the Code of Ordinances is on Municode. The City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 416 E. Main Street, and its agenda packets are posted on the City site.

Louisiana building code

Every Louisiana parish and municipality enforces the state’s Uniform Construction Code (R.S. 37:3737), adopted by the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission: the 2021 International Codes with Louisiana amendments, in force since 1 January 2023, and the 2020 National Electrical Code, with the 2024 codes taking effect on 1 January 2027. A local government may set more stringent requirements only with the Commission’s approval, and the State Fire Marshal reviews plans for fire and life safety on all but one- and two-family dwellings. How the LSUCC works

Official Broussard permit resources

• Louisiana Department of Health onsite wastewater program
• Louisiana State Fire Marshal review codes and rules
• Louisiana contractor licensing threshold statute, R.S. 37:2150.1
• Louisiana code editions and state amendments, May 20, 2026
• Broussard city permits portal for trades
• Broussard home improvement permits list
• Broussard building and construction permits and fees
• Broussard Permitting & Licensing: address and hours
• Broussard Who to Call: permit, inspection and utility numbers
• Broussard certificate of occupancy inspection request form
• Broussard FEMA flood map page
• Broussard Code of Ordinances (Municode)
• Broussard City Council agendas and minutes

Broussard permit FAQs

Who issues building permits in Broussard?

The City of Broussard Permitting/Licensing Department, 406 E. Madison St., Building A, phone 337-837-6681, ext. 5. It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How much is a building permit for a new house in Broussard?

The City multiplies the square footage by $105.05 and charges $3.50 per $1,000 of the result. A 2,000 sq ft house works out to $735.35.

Do I need a permit for a shed in Broussard?

Yes for a shed of 200 sq ft or more, which gets code review and a permit. For a small detached shed, state law keeps a city of Broussard’s size from enforcing the building code at 200 sq ft or less, except in a hurricane-prone region with a design wind speed of 130 mph or more.

Do I need a permit for a fence or a new roof?

Yes. Both are on the City’s permit list, and a fence 8 feet or taller also needs approved engineered drawings.

How do electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors get permits?

They register on permits.broussardla.com and request AC, electrical or plumbing permits there. HVAC work must be done by a licensed contractor and plumbing by a state-licensed contractor.

How do I schedule an inspection in Broussard?

Call Building Code Inspection Services at 337-886-6069. Certificate of occupancy inspections are requested through the City’s online form.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Broussard permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.