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FILE 22071 · COUNTY OF ORLEANS PARISHSEAT · NEW ORLEANSPOPULATION · 370KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Orleans Parish.

Orleans Parish in Louisiana. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
New Orleans
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Orleans Parish at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatNew Orleans
Population (est.)370K
FIPS22071
Building departmentCity of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits
Permit portalOne Stop App
Fire marshalNew Orleans Fire Department
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County of
Orleans Parish
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 22071
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

The City of New Orleans enforces the 2021 International Building Code and related 2021 International Codes with local amendments.

Orleans Parish is a consolidated city-parish government where the City of New Orleans holds all jurisdiction for building permits and zoning. There are no other incorporated municipalities within the parish, meaning all construction activity is managed through the city's One Stop App. The area is subject to strict flood zone regulations and coastal building standards due to its elevation and proximity to the Gulf Coast.

The city enforces a strict Historic District Landmarks Commission review process for any exterior alterations or new construction within designated historic districts.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City of New Orleans Department of Safety and PermitsLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must hold a valid Louisiana state license and register with the City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits to perform work within the parish.

Building

City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

One Stop App

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

City of New Orleans City Planning Commission

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

New Orleans Fire Department

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Orleans Parish usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
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Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Varies by license/category and local office
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage as required by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
Verify
Varies
City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits
Source · City of New Orleans Department of Safety and PermitsVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN ORLEANS PARISH
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Orleans Parish.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

New OrleansOrleans Parish
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN ORLEANS PARISH
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Orleans Parish.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/louisiana
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

One Stop App
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

City of New Orleans City Planning Commission

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

New Orleans Fire Department

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Orleans Parish?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Orleans Parish and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Orleans Parish now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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