Permitting Procedures for

Commercial Projects

 PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

PERMITTING PROCEDURE FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

1)      OBTAIN 911 ADDRESS             

If your address is outside of the Franklinton or Bogalusa City Limits, call the 911 Office at 985.839.5625 Ext. 1 to make your request.An office visit by you is NOT needed. Since our staff is often out in the field we ask that you leave your name and your telephone number. An addressing specialist will call you back and schedule a visit to the location of the structure that requires an address.

 2)      OBTAIN SANITATION LETTER

Health Unit

1104 Bene St.

Franklinton, LA

985.839.2685

(Bogalusa - 985.732.6619)

3)      PERMIT APPLICATION 

            Washington Parish Permit Office

            203 11th ave Suite 1

            Franklinton, LA 70438

            Phone:  985.839.5456     Fax:  985.839.5453

Requires: 

• Licensed Commercial Contractor
• Fire Marshal Approval Letter & Plans
• Health Department Letter
• Copy of Contract
• 911 Address & Sanitation Letter
• Two (2) sets of plans including site plan
• Proof of ownership of the property
• Elevation certificate if you are in a flood zone
• New Commercial Structure permit $ . 75 per sq. ft. underoof
• Commercial Additions $ .60 per sq. ft. area covered
• Commercial Improvements $ 100.00 plus 1% of Contract Value
• Commercial Towers $ 3,000.00 PER UNIT
• Co-Location Towers $ 1,500.00  PER UNIT