Building Permits in Shreveport

Shreveport Permits & Inspections administers building permitting within City jurisdiction and provides online processing through MyGovernmentOnline.

Adopted codes

The City states that construction must conform to the 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, IPC and International Fuel Gas Code, plus the 2020 National Electrical Code, together with Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code amendments and local ordinances.

Because Louisiana's state construction-code framework modifies the model codes, project design should use the applicable state amendments as well as the listed edition.

Plans and review

The City requires the permit or plan-review application and applicable plans to be submitted through MyGovernmentOnline. Its guidance lists site, foundation, structural and relevant trade information among typical plan components. The exact submittal depends on project scope.

For commercial new construction/remodel plan review, the City states that 25% of the permit fee is added. That statement is limited to that published category and should not be generalized to residential permits.

Inspections and occupancy

Required inspections depend on the issued permit and approved plans. Coordinate them with Permits & Inspections and verify final/occupancy requirements for the specific use and project.

Timing and professional design

The City's general building-code page does not establish one universal review time, so none is estimated here. The City says plans may be submitted by a contractor, architect, engineer, or owner; whether licensed design-professional involvement is legally required depends on Louisiana law and the particular project.

Official sources

Use the current City Building Codes page linked in the frontmatter for adopted codes, application requirements, and MyGovernmentOnline access.