Apply for Permits and Development Plans Online!

 Civic Access Online Portal

(Click the image above to link to the CAP Portal)

ONLINE REGISTRATION/LOGIN PROCEDURES - Effective Friday October 6, 2023

All NEW and RETURNING (EXISTING) users - In an effort to provide increased security of your online information, new online registration/login procedures (Tyler Identity) have been implemented. A walk-thru tutorial of the new procedures is listed below, click the link that applies to your situation. 

NEW USER Instructions

RETURNING USER Instructions

**Guests may access limited permit and plan case information upon entering into the portal.  No registration or log in is necessary.

**Persons applying for permits or plan cases through the portal will become registered users and will have access by logging in each time to track progress, upload documents, submit payments and schedule inspections.  Only authorized contacts in a record will have the ability to perform these actions.

 BUILDING INFORMATION

**ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS & CONTRACTORS**

**Due to the nature of soils in south Louisiana and their effects regarding foundation settlement issues, it is strongly recommended to consult with a geotechnical engineer about soils testing and a structural engineer/architect regarding proper foundation design for your project.**

Permits are required prior to beginning:

• Any type of construction or remodeling/renovations project
• Moving a manufactured home, a modular home, or portable building
• Installation of electrical wiring, mechanical equipment, plumbing piping, or gas piping
• Re-roofing
• Demolitions

The Division of Planning and Development strives to simplify and streamline the permitting process, so please feel free to contact the office to speak with a permit official by calling 337-721-3610 or emailing plandispatch@calcasieu.gov 

For more information on our permitting process and what is required for application submittal, please see our checklists/fee schedules page. 

Do I need a permit? 

Do you need a permit to put up a fence on your property? Take a moment to watch this short video to find out the answer.

Do you need a permit to build or place a portable building on your property?

Does a homeowner need a permit to put in a swimming pool on their property?

Do you need a permit to dig a pond on your property?