Building Permits in New Orleans (Active), Louisiana

PermitStack indexes 449,985 building permits issued in New Orleans (Active), Louisiana, with 31,710 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

449,985
Total permits
31,710
Last 12 months
3,090
Last 30 days
-7%
vs same period prior year
May 14, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
2,978
HVAC
2,637
Plumbing
2,596
Roofing
2,027
Renovation
1,071
Interior remodel
937
New construction
801
Solar
502
Signage
288
Pool
285

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in New Orleans (Active), Louisiana. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-1326-13109-FGASHVACRun gas line for 5 outlets HVAC units and (1) electric water heater
2026-05-1326-04479-SATTSignageRail mounted dimensional letters and aluminum blade sign
2026-05-1326-14470-EVACOther6 month vacancy Entergy account number 000215093154
2026-05-1326-11276-SERVElectricalWe will supply and install a 26kW air-cooled Generac generator. The generator will...
2026-05-1326-13502-ROOFRoofingFortified reroof of 4842 Ray Ave.
2026-05-1326-08859-RNVSInterior remodelRenovation to second floor to add a study and bonus room above the existing porch.
2026-05-1326-14101-HVACHVACReplace 4 ton condenser and air handler
2026-05-1326-14440-HVACHVACReplace 3 ton condenser, furnace, and evap coil
2026-05-1326-10532-EVCHOtherINSTALLATION OF EV CHARGER
2026-05-1326-10828-SERVElectricalGunite pool wiring

Access New Orleans (Active) permit data via API

Query New Orleans (Active), Louisiana permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get New Orleans (Active) permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official New Orleans (Active) 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 New Orleans (Active) data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for New Orleans (Active), Louisiana was issued on May 14, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access New Orleans (Active) permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter New Orleans (Active) permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export New Orleans (Active) permit data?

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

How long does a New Orleans (Active) building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in New Orleans (Active), Louisiana is 9 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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