City Guide · Verified 2026
Shed Installation Permits in New Orleans
Local Rule
City of New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits; Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC), local enforcement under La. R.S. 40:1730.30 — exact figure not confirmed with a primary citation
Accessory structures under 100 square feet may be exempt in New Orleans, with larger structures requiring a permit, per a detailed secondary source citing the city's own Building Regulations; New Orleans is named among the Louisiana municipalities over 45,000 population that may enforce the full construction code on accessory structures regardless of the state's general exemption for smaller residential accessory buildings. New Orleans and Orleans Parish are coterminous, the same governmental entity, so there is no separate unincorporated parish jurisdiction. Properties within the Vieux Carré Commission or Historic Districts Landmarks Commission jurisdiction need additional historic review.
Source · Verified September 2026
New Orleans Building Department
Office: City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits
Address: 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-7100
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Orleans County
New Orleans's own rule is shown above (No permit under 100 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
City of New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits (parish is
Orleans Parish is coterminous with the City of New Orleans and has no unincorporated area. Because its population exceeds 45,000, the city is exempt from the statewide 500 sq ft accessory-structure exemption under Louisiana Revised Statute 40:1730.30 and instead requires its own Accessory Structure Permit. A specific exempt square-footage threshold was not confirmed in an accessible primary source.
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FAQs
Which department handles Shed Installation permits in New Orleans?
City of New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits; Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC), local enforcement under La. R.S. 40:1730.30 — exact figure not confirmed with a primary citation handles Shed Installation permits in New Orleans.
Is New Orleans different from Orleans County on Shed Installation?
Yes. New Orleans's rule is "No permit under 100 sqft", while Orleans County in general is "Permit required". See the full breakdown of each below.
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