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Building Permits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Access 141,648 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.

141,648
Total permits
8,116
Last 12 months
717
Last 30 days
+14%
vs same period prior year
Jul 16, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
1,575
Electrical
925
New construction
599
Interior remodel
422
Plumbing
187
Fence
154
Addition
152
Signage
144
Pool
84
Demolition
84

Permit data by trade in Baton Rouge

Drill into the most common permit categories in Baton Rouge.

Top contractors in Baton Rouge

Most active contractors by permit volume in Baton Rouge.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-1618421615001 RIVER RD BATON ROUGE LA 70820ElectricalSwap out 600A main breaker
2026-07-161811992830 EDWARD AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70808Addition(Expedited) The addition will be a master suite and storage area for Jerry and Jul...
2026-07-161842382907 SHERWOOD ST BATON ROUGE LA 70805OtherTurn on lights
2026-07-1618421218610 PLANK RD BAKER LA 70714OtherOffice trailers used to work out of for US army corps of Engineers representative ...
2026-07-16184067273 W HARRISON ST BATON ROUGE LA 70802ElectricalTree knocked meter off during storm. Emergency reconnect
2026-07-161840941583 BELLGLADE DR BATON ROUGE LA 70815Interior remodelCarport / Storage Room fire / Repair & Restoration
2026-07-161842328261 SUMMA AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70809OtherMassage therapy studio Suite H
2026-07-161842392527 Main St. Baton Rouge LA 70802DemolitionDemolition House was damged by fire. Removing entire structure. Property address 2...
2026-07-16184210458 AMERICA ST BATON ROUGE LA 70802OtherChange of ownership - need to clean and show
2026-07-161842056885 Sheffield Avenue Baton Rouge LA 70806Electrical200A overhead meter can replaced-same day disconnect/reconnect- she is 75 yrs old ...

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 July 16, 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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