Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30

Shreveport Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Use this guide to find the official Shreveport and Caddo Parish Permits and Inspections, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.

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The Shreveport Division of Permits and Inspections serves construction in the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish. The city’s official page says the division issues building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits, reviews plans, schedules inspections, and tracks permit data. A property in another Caddo Parish municipality may have a separate local permitting authority, so confirm the address before filing.

Shreveport building permits and plan review

Building plans must be submitted and approved for construction and reconstruction of buildings. The city lists permits for new buildings, additions, remodels, roofs, siding, fences, generators, accessory structures, swimming pools, demolitions, and other residential and commercial work. MyGovernmentOnline lets applicants apply, upload plans, pay fees, check permit status, search permit records, and download approved plans or inspection reports.

Plan review must also address the Shreveport-Caddo Unified Development Code and any applicable zoning, subdivision, utility, water, sewer, drainage, or fire requirements. Projects that change use, add commercial occupancy, or disturb land may need Metropolitan Planning Commission review in addition to the building permit.

Inspections, floodplain, and certificates of occupancy

The permit holder is responsible for requesting foundation, framing, rough-trade, and final inspections at the stages stated by the city. Work should not be covered before the required inspection passes. After final inspections, call the city’s occupancy contact or complete the applicable MGO workflow for a certificate of occupancy. Floodplain, elevation, drainage, and stormwater requirements can apply to development in Caddo Parish; verify them during plan review rather than treating a building permit as flood approval.

Official contact information

Permits and Inspections is located at 505 Travis Street, Government Plaza, Suite 130, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, with a main phone of (318) 673-6100. The city lists plan review at (318) 673-6104 or 6105 and building inspections at (318) 673-6106. Use the official city page and MyGovernmentOnline for current requirements and scheduling.

Permit process

How to Apply for a Shreveport Building Permit

Confirm the project scope

Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.

Prepare your documents

Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.

Submit and monitor

Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.

Field work & closeout

Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Shreveport

Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.

Helpful preparation

Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.

Planning & review

Zoning and Plan Review Requirements

A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.

For a project in Shreveport, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.

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Official Contact Information

Department	Shreveport and Caddo Parish Permits and Inspections
Phone	(318) 673-6100
Address	505 Travis Street, Government Plaza, Suite 130, Shreveport, LA 71101
Official website	https://www.shreveportla.gov/473/Permits-Inspections
Last verified	2026-07-30

Official source pages used for this guide

These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.