Everything you need to know about getting a deck permit in New Orleans: fees, requirements, exemptions, and direct links to the New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits.
Permit Fees
Base fee $60 plus $5 per $1,000 of work value. Plan review fee: $1 per $1,000 of work value. Historic district surcharge: 50% additional fee.
A $10,000 deck project: $60 base + $50 value fee + $10 plan review = $120 (non-historic); $180 in historic district.
Processing Time
2-5 business days for residential accessory structures.
Apply Online
Yes — via One Stop App
Building Code
2021 IBC/IRC (Louisiana adopted 2021 ICC codes, effective January 1, 2023)
Contact: (504) 658-7200
Freestanding decks not more than 30 inches above grade are exempt per IRC R105.2.
If your deck does NOT meet all exemption criteria, you must obtain a permit before construction. Building without a required permit can result in fines, stop-work orders, and required demolition.
Review the exemption criteria above. If your deck exceeds any threshold, a permit is required.
You'll need a site plan, deck dimensions, framing details, and footing specifications. Check New Orleans's specific documentation requirements.
Apply through One Stop App . Pay the permit fee at submission.
Once approved, post your permit visibly and schedule required inspections (typically footing, framing, and final).
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Data verified April 2026. Fees, processing times, and requirements are subject to change. Always confirm current information with New Orleans's New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits.