GENERAL INFORMATION:

How to obtain a building permit

Iberville Parish requires that a building permit be issued for all new construction and major remodeling done inside the parish, with the exception of the City of Plaquemine, which has its own Permit Department.  If the project is being contracted, the contractor must provide a copy of the contractor license.  If the property owner is doing the work, a homeowner’s affidavit must be filled out.  This affidavit can be obtained at the Permit & Inspection Department, located in the Parish Council Office on the second floor of the Iberville Courthouse on Meriam Street in Plaquemine.

 Steps in obtaining a new construction building permit

  • A physical address must be assigned to the proposed site by the Permit & Inspection Department.
  • The Parish Utilities Department must be contacted for sewer tie-in to a community sewer system.  The phone for the Utilities Department is (225) 687-5152.
  • The contractor of property owner must bring a copy of the floor plans and the property description to the Permit & Inspection Department.  If needed, a property description can be obtained from the Iberville Parish Assessor’s Office by calling (225) 687-3568.
  • If the property is located in a flood zone, a copy of the flood elevation is required.  This elevation must be certified by a state licensed surveyor.
  • After the new construction permit is issued, it must be faxed to the Utilities Department.
  • Temporary power will be allowed once the Utilities Department signs off and the Building Inspector has made the first inspection.  The first inspection is performed before the slab is poured.  Additional inspections are performed before the walls are insulated and when final power is requested.

Final power will not be released until all required permits for electrical, mechanical and plumbing have been issued.

 Special note on commercial construction

Before any commercial construction can start in Iberville Parish, approval from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal must be granted.  Information on the State Fire Marshal is available by going to the following website: www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm.