Building Permit Records in New Orleans, LA

For anyone buying or remodeling in New Orleans, thorough permit history checks are indispensable. Given the city's iconic historic architecture and vulnerability to hurricanes and flood events, understanding past structural reinforcements, elevations, and major repairs is crucial for resilience and compliance.

Permit checks in New Orleans most often reveal hurricane-related repairs, unpermitted elevation work, or significant historic renovations.

345K+
permit records in the official New Orleans-area datasets we search
Electrical Service / Circuit / Feeder · Renovation (Non-Structural) · Mechanical Fuel Gas
most common permit types on file
2026
records current through 2026-07-15
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Common New Orleans permit types & fees

Typical Louisiana fee ranges by work type. Actual fees depend on project valuation.

Permit typeTypical fee
Kitchen / bath remodel
Required once plumbing, gas, or electrical is moved.
$230–$550
Electrical
New circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring.
$60–$320
Plumbing
Repipes, water heaters, fixture relocations.
$60–$280
Room addition / structural
Framing, foundation, and square-footage changes.
$460–$2,020
Roofing
Tear-off and re-roof; some cities exempt minor repairs.
$140–$460
HVAC
New systems, ductwork, and condenser swaps.
$70–$290

What's on the record

Pulled permits
Every permit on file for the address — additions, electrical, plumbing, roofing — with dates and status.
Unpermitted-work signals
Gaps between the home's history and its permits flag work that may never have been inspected.
Ownership & sales
Owner of record and transfer history, so you know who pulled what and when.
Inspections
Whether permitted work in New Orleans actually passed final inspection.

FAQ

How do I look up building permits in New Orleans?

Enter the property address on Reno HomeIQ — we pull New Orleans, Louisiana public permit records, inspections, ownership, and sale history into one report, so you don't have to search the Louisiana portal by hand.

Can I tell if work on a New Orleans home was permitted?

Yes. The report lists the permits on file for the address, which is how you spot potential unpermitted additions, electrical, or plumbing work before you buy or remodel.

How much are permits in New Orleans?

New Orleans permit fees vary by scope — a remodel permit typically runs $230–$550, with electrical, plumbing, and structural permits priced separately. Local fees track New Orleans's 92% cost level.

Is the permit lookup free?

The address lookup is free. A lifetime Home Passport PDF with the full permit and property record is $99.

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Fee ranges are Louisiana market estimates adjusted by New Orleans's local cost level; confirm exact fees with the local building department. Reno HomeIQ aggregates public permit and property records — enter an address for the specific report.