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FILE 22109 · COUNTY OF TERREBONNE PARISHSEAT · HOUMAPOPULATION · 108KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Terrebonne Parish.

Terrebonne 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
Houma
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Terrebonne Parish at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatHouma
Population (est.)108K
FIPS22109
Building departmentTerrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department
Permit portalTerrebonne Parish Online Permitting Portal
Fire marshalLouisiana State Fire Marshal
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County of
Terrebonne Parish
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 22109
Article I · County Baseline

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

Terrebonne Parish enforces the 2015 International Building Code and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.

Terrebonne Parish operates as a consolidated government, meaning the parish handles permitting for both unincorporated areas and the city of Houma. The region is heavily impacted by coastal zone management regulations and strict flood zone requirements due to its low-lying geography. All development must comply with the Terrebonne Parish Coastal Zone Management Program.

All construction projects must adhere to the Terrebonne Parish Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, which mandates specific elevation requirements due to the parish's high-risk coastal location.

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 · Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning DepartmentLast 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 Contractor's License, and local registration is required through the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.

Building

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Terrebonne Parish Online Permitting Portal

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Terrebonne Parish Planning and Zoning Division

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Louisiana State Fire Marshal

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 Terrebonne 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
Verify
Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department
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
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department
Source · Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning DepartmentVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN TERREBONNE PARISH
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Terrebonne 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.

HoumaTerrebonne Parish
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN TERREBONNE PARISH
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Terrebonne 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
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05 / 2026
County

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Terrebonne Parish Online Permitting Portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Terrebonne Parish Planning and Zoning Division

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Louisiana State Fire Marshal

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 Terrebonne Parish?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Terrebonne 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 (Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Planning and Zoning Department
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.

Terrebonne 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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