Building Permits


Danny Ferrara, Director

East Bank Office
Joseph S. Yenni Building
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 101
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6957

West Bank Office
1855 Ames Blvd., Suite A
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 364-3512

Announcement:

Starting Monday, May 13, 2024, users of Jefferson Parish’s permitting website will see a new user interface. Please note, this is not a new permitting system, only a new interface to the website; existing users of the parish permit website will continue to use their same username and password for the website.

The new user interface provides easier ability to apply for: parish building permits and trades filings; planning and zoning applications; special event and seasonal permits, such as garage sales and food trucks; and hotel/motel, short term rental, and massage establishment licenses.

The menu at the top of the screen provides services for all jurisdictions using the MGO Connect website, including a Help link with resources for creating a new user account, applying, viewing an application, completing online payments, and other tasks related to managing a customer’s application. The menu also offers a link for Support, which provides contacts for technical support of any issues using the website.

The left side of the screen features buttons which allow users to narrow down the type of application they are submitting to Jefferson Parish. The new interface breaks the application itself into easy to follow sections and shows the user where they are in the process of completing an application. The new Project list page, available from the menu at the top of the screen, provides an at-a-glance status of all applications associated with the user account.

To view the new Jefferson Parish interface to the current MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) or MyPermitNow (MPN) permitting website, visit mgoconnect.org/cp/portal. Links to the online permitting system from the Jefferson Parish website are updated to direct users to the new website, including a direct link on the homepage of JeffParish.net.  Users can also download a mobile app by searching for “MGO Connect” in the appropriate app store and installing the app. Users will then select Jefferson Parish as their jurisdiction to submit applications.

 

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOFING PERMITS

 

You are encouraged to utilize our online permitting system.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to ensure compliance with laws pertaining to structural development within Jefferson Parish in an efficient manner for the overall safety of our citizens and visitors.

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  Online Permitting

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 Online Trade Filing/NPR

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Jefferson Parish has implemented pre-inspections for all residential generator permits to verify that the proposed generator location meets manufacturers installation instructions and technical code requirements for the safety of occupants of ALL surrounding buildings. 

Checklist to Apply for a Residential Generator Permit

  • Current survey of property 
  • Site plan noting the location of the proposed generator including setbacks from abutting lot lines and adjacent structures
  • Total cost of generator including installation
  • Completed Site Selection and Preparation Form - CLICK HERE (All highlighted dimensions must be provided)
  • Generator's Manufacturer's Installation Instructions

Note: Per Title 17 Part 1 of the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Council amendments section 107, IRC section 315.2.2 Item (4) effective Jan. 1, 2023, when a permanent fuel fired appliance including standby generator is installed outside, carbon monoxide alarms are to be installed inside each separate sleeping room and on in the living area. The owner must provide access to the inspector to verify new or existing carbon monoxide alarms are installed in accordance with the code. *If existing residence already has carbon monoxide alarms installed, the inspector must be provided access to verify the alarms comply with the code.