PERMIT DEPARTMENT

Office Hours: MON-FRI; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone: 337-898-4300 Fax: 337-898-4310

AN ADDRESS FROM THE 911 BUSINESS OFFICE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT

Permit Office Updates

The new software program is now LIVE!

You can now apply and pay for Permits online through VPPJ Permits: CIVIC ACCESS HERE

(Steps to create an account on CIVIC ACCESS and how to apply for a permit)

Melissa White
Permit Specialist

The Permitting Department is responsible for the examination of building plans and specifications to insure structural soundness and conformity with the adopted building codes and the issuance of building permits. On site inspections are made at several different times during the building process to insure that construction and installation are in compliance with all adopted codes.

Scroll down for information on building permits, elevations, and SLEMCO requirements. For additional information, call Melissa White at 337-898-4300 or email permits@vppj.org.

FEMA Flood Map Service Center available to view HERE

Any questions regarding septic please call Sanitation at 337-893-1438.

Any questions regarding culverts please call Public Works at 337-898-4330.

		Building Permit Inspection Fees - updated 4/2013
		Accessory Building Permit Requirements - updated 8/2023
		Accessory Building Permit Requirements V & VE Zone - updated 8/2023
		Residential Permit Requirements - updated 2/2023
		Building Permit Guide for New and Used Mobile Homes and Manufactured Home Installation Standards - - updated 2/2023
		Building Permits for Commercial Construction
		Building Permits for Moving an Existing Home - updated 04/2020
		Requirements for Elevating Existing Home - updated 04/2020
		Subdivision Ordinance - updated 05/2017
		Permit Requirements for Camps - updated 02/2023
		Permit Requirements for Barns - updated 04/2020
		Pond Permit (Submit to Sellers & Associates, Inc.) - required for ponds
		Food Truck Permit Requirements - required for Food Trucks

AFFIDAVITS

		BARNS/CAMPS
		RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
		NON-CONVERSION
		Self Contracting Affidavit

SLEMCO REQUIREMENTS

		Inaccessible Meter Notification and Warning
		SLEMCO Overhead Service Requirements
		SLEMCO Residential Underground Specifications

GAS SERVICES

Residents applying for gas services through Centerpoint Energy in the unincorporated areas of Vermilion Parish:
Our Buidling Official Primeaux, Touchet & Associates does not inspect this type of service installation.Contactors or homeowners must hire a licensed plumber to install gas services. The plumber tests the gas line and creates an inspection certificate with his/her signature attesting that the line has passed inspection.
In order to set up services this inspection certificate must be emailed to:servicepermit@centerpointenergy.com

PERMIT DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATION

ANIMAL CONTROL

911 COMMUNICATIONS

HOMELAND SECURITY
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

PERMITS

PUBLIC WORKS

Repair/Reconstruction/Remodel

**A permit is required for any repairs, reconstruction or remodel.
**A scope of work and cost estimate are required by a state licensed contractor.
**Additional documents will be required if the property is located in a flood zone with a required base flood elevation.
**Inspections may be required depending on the scope of work.

Make sure to call VPPJ Permit Department at 337-898-4300 if you have any questions.

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