Definitions | Applicants Requesting a Permit
Mobile Home Permit Requirements

No utilities will be connected until the required procedure and permits have been issued, inspected, and finaled out. Note:  Applicant must call for inspections when ready.

Existing Mobile Home
One that already exist on site, had all inspections, and has all utilities connected.

One that has been moved from one location to another location. All utilities need to be connected before occupying the mobile home. Permits and inspections are required.

Applicants requesting a permit for an existing mobile home will be issued a occupancy permit of $40. Three inspections are be required:  Building, Electrical and Plumbing, water must be on for the inspection. If application is completed before 8:30 a.m., inspections may be requested for that day. Applications completed after 8:30 a.m. will be made the next working day. The utility company will be notified the same day of the inspection. If inspections cannot be made as listed above, the occupancy permit will be issued as a Will Call, applicant must call 389-3233 for inspection, when ready. Applicants calling in for inspections must call between 7 a.m. & 4 p.m. the day before.

Applicants requesting a permit for a relocated mobile home will need the following:

Flood Zone Determination Form

1. List name of owner of property, lot or tract number, street, subdivision, and the name, address, fax number, of the professional who will provide you with a Proposed Certificate of Elevation of the mobile home location. Once the mobile home has been blocked up on the proposed site, the professional must furnish the inspection division a Official Certificate of Elevation before utilities will be connected. Most Mobile Home Parks have already provided the above information required for a permit.
    

2. Relocation Permit ($20.) Need Plot Plan-Building Inspection at 389-3209

   Inspection will check the building line setbacks for compliance. If located in a flood zone, the mobile home will be required to be anchored in accordance with the attached chart. In addition, a 3-foot by 3-foot landing shall be required unless door opens to interior. Steps and handrails/guard rails shall comply in accordance with the attached diagram. When ready for inspection, call 389-3209 with your permit number and address. Address must be posted.

3. Electrical Permit ($20.) and Electrical Inspection at 389-3213

Owner/tenant may apply for permit if the mobile home plugs in to the electrical box. A licensed electrical contractor will be required if any wiring must be done to connect the mobile home. The electrician will call in for inspection when ready. If owner/tenant obtained permit, he/she must request an inspection when ready.

4. Plumbing Permit ($20.) and Plumbing Inspection at 389-3230

Owner/tenant may apply for permit. Owner must call for inspection when ready. If a licensed plumbing contractor obtains the permit, he/she must call requesting inspection when ready. Water must be on for the plumbing inspection.

5. HVAC Permit ($20.) and HVAC Inspection at 389-3217

   A permit is required if an A/C unit is connected. A licensed HVAC contractor will be required to obtain permit, and call for the inspection when ready.

6. Health Unit at 242-4870

If an individual sewer treatment plant is required, or approval of an existing unit; it must be approved by the Health Unit. No utilities will be connected until approved by the Health Unit. Documentation from the Health Unit will be required before a permit is issued. Owner must bring the "Certification by Installer" form to the EBR Parish Health Unit at 353 N. 12th Street, Room 59, before a final inspection will be made.