Terrebonne
Terrebonne Parish Permitting officeː 7836 Park Avenue, Houma, LA, 70361 Monday-Friday 8ː00AM-4ː00PM 985.873.6567 & Mypermitnow.org
Municipalities
City of Houma (Covered on this page) City Court Of Houma | Houma Chamber
Resources
Terrebonne Parish GIS Portal (zoning layer available) GIS2 Assessor | Code Of Ordinances | Uniform Construction Code & Amendments | Proposed Zone and Base Flood Elevations | Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District
Building Permit applications can be submitted in person to the Permit Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Building permit applications can be submitted online at any time.
When you are ready to schedule an inspection, please call the inspections line at (985)-873-6568.
| Zoning | Code | Front | Side | Rear | Height limit | Minimum area |
| Single-Family Residential | R-1 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 35' | 6000²ft |
| Two-Family Residential High Density | R-2M | 25 | 5 | 20 | 25' | One-5000²ft Two-5500²ft |
| Two-Family Residential Low Density | R-2 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 35' | 7200²ft |
| Open Land | O-L | 25 | 10 | 25 | 35' |
- 911 Address-
- Terrebonne Parish Communications District, (985) 580-0911
- Recorded Deed
- Survey of Property (No Older than One Year)
- Plot Plan by CT Homes
- Certificate of Appropriateness (Historic District)
- Houma Historic District Commission. Main Street Manager - 985.873.6408 for more information.
- Engineer stamped plans
- Coastal Use Permit Application (all properties below 5' in elevation only)
- Coastal Impact Certificate Application
- TPCG Office of Coastal Restoration and Preservation which is located on the 7th Floor of Government Tower [Tel: (985) 873-6889].
- Floodplain Development Permit (Flood Zone only)
- Preliminary Elevation Certificate (flood zone only)
- Final elevation certificate (flood zone only)
- Letter of No Objection (Buildings within 1500 Feet of Levee)
- Sewer / Onsite Wastewater Permit
- TPCG Pollution Control Division: 2000 Saint Louis Canal Rd. in Houma, 985.873.6727 for information regarding the municipal sewerage system.
- Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health: 600 Polk St. in Houma, 985.857.3770 for information regarding private treatment plants.
- Letter of Plan Approval from State Fire Marshal (Circumstantial)
- Culvert Permit Application
- Driveway / ROW Permit (If on state highway)
- Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development located at 5050 West Main St. in Houma, 985.857.3671
- FENA/NFIP Non-Conversion Agreement (Elevated Structures)
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention (Notice Of Intent) Info
- Letter of Intent-Piling special inspection (foundation with pilings)
- Impact Fee
Permit fees: $3 per $1,000 of contractual project value, $200 minimum.
Coastal Impact Fees | Permit Fee Schedule |
Flood Notes:
AO/AH Flood Zones | Flood Zones V1-30, VE, and/or V | Flood Hazard Reduction | Stormwater Drainage & Detention (Design Manual) 2 | Servitudes for Ditches | Mitigation | New FIRM Maps Sep, 7th, '23 |
ABFE maps are for regulatory purposes only, not to be used for flood insurance rating. Erosion control measures shall be required on all proposed developed sites of one (1) acre or greater (see Terrebonne Parish web site for design criteria).
- Elevation certificates that the parish has on file can be provided by request. Terrebonne Parish residents should contact Lisa Ledet or Linda Gros with Planning and Zoning at 985-873-6567 if an official Zone Determination is needed.
- NOTE: If the site is not within the special flood hazard area, all tops of floors on new construction shall be not less than eighteen (18) inches above the highest crown of the street adjacent to that property in order to ensure the proper functioning of all plumbing fixtures. Plumbers are cautioned to advise their clients of this requirement prior to the permit application being submitted.
Drafting Notes:
Terrebonne Parish Planning & Zoning Department, Regulatory Division at 985-873- 6567 South Central Planning & Development Commission
Window Requirements | Roof Blocking | Residential Stair/ Guard / Handrail Requirments | Meter Loop Diagram | Drilling & Notching | Uniform Construction Codes & Amendments | For Culverts up to 18" in diameter & For Culverts 21" and larger in diameter
If proposed project involves a foundation system with pilings and/or the use of a pre-manufactured metal building system, then plan documents shall also include a pilings special inspection ''Letter of Intent" and/or signed/sealed metal building manufacturer's erection drawings. In the event the manufacturer's drawings are not available at the time of application, the applicant may submit the manufacturer's design load certification letter.
Other Notes/resources:
Utilities | Downloadable Files/Permits/Forms
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Department of Planning & Zoning Permits Division 8026 Main Street, Suite 100 (985) 873-6567
