city · Jefferson County · Louisiana

Metairie, Louisiana Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.4

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

38 days

5-6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$9,525

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$7,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,700

residential

Plan Review Fee

$625

per application

Delay Risk

25%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan with elevation certificate
✓ FEMA flood zone compliance documentation
✓ Foundation design meeting BFE requirements
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion & sediment control plan
✓ Fire department review
✓ Jefferson Parish utility connection permits
✓ Tree protection plan (if applicable)
✓ Traffic impact analysis (subdivisions 25+ lots)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement handles permits for unincorporated Metairie/Jefferson Parish. Efficient processing for standard residential. Online permitting available. East Bank and West Bank offices.

Recent Changes

October 2025: Updated Jefferson Parish Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for flood-resilient building requirements. No major fee changes for 2026. New stormwater detention requirements for developments over 0.5 acres.

Rezone Probability

70%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(504) 364-2730

Official Website

https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/inspection-code-enforcement

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