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Building Permits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Access 140,148 building permits issued in Baton Rouge, Louisiana through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Baton Rouge open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

140,148
Total permits
7,545
Last 12 months
334
Last 30 days
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vs same period prior year
May 15, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
1,211
Electrical
859
New construction
570
Interior remodel
422
Plumbing
191
Fence
150
Addition
142
Signage
128
Pool
85
HVAC
62

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-1518221813126 O'LEARY AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70814RoofingRoof replacement
2026-05-1518199412361 ROBBIE AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70815RoofingDuplex remodel with new windows, doors, drywall
2026-05-151822487625 RICHARDS DR BATON ROUGE LA 70809RoofingDemo old roof and install new roof
2026-05-151822531479 ARLINGTON AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70808RoofingRoof replacement
2026-05-151822513172 NICHOLSON LAKE DR BATON ROUGE LA 70810RoofingResidential roof replacement with asphalt shingles
2026-05-151820951731 MARSHALL JONES SR. AVE ZACHARY LA 70791New constructionNew single family residential construction Trillium IV B
2026-05-1518224912270 E MILLBURN AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70815RoofingComplete tear off and reroof with shingles
2026-05-151822102143 PECAN RIDGE AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70816RoofingRoof replacement
2026-05-151817077639 DEARBORNE DR BATON ROUGE LA 70817New constructionNew residential construction single family home
2026-05-15182237710 BROADMOOR AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70815RoofingShingle roof replacement with new underlayment and flashing

Access Baton Rouge permit data via API

Query Baton Rouge, Louisiana permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Baton Rouge permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Baton%20Rouge&state=LA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Baton Rouge permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Baton Rouge open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Baton Rouge data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Baton Rouge, Louisiana was issued on May 15, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Baton Rouge permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Baton Rouge permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Baton Rouge permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Baton Rouge building permit take to issue?

Most Baton Rouge permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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