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Houma, Louisiana Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.2
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
35 days
5 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$8,225
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$6,200
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,500
residential
Plan Review Fee
$525
per application
Delay Risk
24%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts
Coastal Zone Management Overlay (south of ICW)Flood Zone Overlay (AE/VE zones)Bayou Terrebonne Corridor OverlayWetlands Protection Overlay
Permitted By-Right Uses
Single-family detached dwellingHome occupationAccessory structure
Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government handles permits. Coastal parish with significant flood zone requirements. Many properties in AE and VE flood zones requiring elevated construction. Coastal Zone Management permit may be required for properties south of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Recent Changes
December 2025: Updated coastal zone management boundaries following Morganza-to-the-Gulf levee system progress. November 2025: Revised flood zone maps with new BFE requirements for southern Terrebonne Parish. Hurricane-resistant construction standards strengthened.
Rezone Probability
70%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(985) 873-6569
Official Website
https://www.tpcg.org/index.php?f=permits

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