Building permits in Louisiana
Mapenzo tracks 19,424 building permits and applications in Louisiana, with 1,889 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 14, 2026. The most active trade is electrical. Data updates daily.
19,424permits in total
1,889new in 30 days
19,334issued
0applications in review
Oct 14, 2026latest record
Permits by trade
| Electrical | 6,475 | |
| HVAC | 4,357 | |
| Other | 4,329 | |
| Roofing | 2,846 | |
| Interior work | 2,414 | |
| Plumbing | 1,576 | |
| Demolition | 517 | |
| Additions | 502 | |
| Pools | 486 | |
| Windows and doors | 384 | |
| Signs | 321 | |
| Garages | 247 | |
| Facades | 232 | |
| Fences | 186 | |
| Solar | 115 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Areas
- New Orleans12,684 permits
- Baton Rouge6,740 permits
Counties
- Orleans Parish12,684 permits
- East Baton Rouge Parish6,740 permits
Nearby
- Texas30,129 permits
- Florida23,335 permits
- Ohio8,480 permits
- North Carolina19,633 permits
- Illinois25,278 permits
- Virginia12,435 permits
- Maryland6,814 permits
- Pennsylvania36,521 permits
- New York113,927 permits
- Arizona4,171 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Louisiana?
Mapenzo has 19,424 records in Louisiana: 19,334 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 1,889 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Louisiana?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Louisiana in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.