The Permit Center is a centralized location for obtaining development permits and for acquiring information on all construction and zoning and land use requirements for the city of Lake Charles. The city of Lake Charles Permit Center establishes rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, repair, removal, relocation, demolition, and the use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises. Other functions of this Department are:

• Review plans for compliance of new construction and alteration of existing structures
• Issue building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical permits
• Perform inspections of various trades on new and altered buildings to assure compliance with codes
• License various construction trades, such as building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical contractors
• Investigate all complaints dealing with building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, zoning or property standards, such as junk vehicles, junk materials, garbage and trash, or tall grass on private property
• Handle condemnation procedures

Department Services:

Louisiana One Call

Related Information:

Residential Construction Guidelines

Commercial Construction Guidelines