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New Orleans, LA Permit Tracking

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New Orleans Permit Snapshot

Data updated: Feb 1, 2026

Estimated data from industry benchmarks

14 days
Average
Processing
14.4%
Rejection
Rate
#13
Pain Index
Score
Excellent
Trend
vs last month

Top Rejection Reasons in New Orleans

  1. 1 Incomplete site plan 28%
  2. 2 Missing structural calculations 22%
  3. 3 Zoning compliance issues 18%
  4. 4 Insufficient drainage plan 16%
  5. 5 Code compliance issues 10%
Best month to submit: February
Worst month to submit: September

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We check New Orleans's portal every 15 minutes. When your permit status changes, we notify you by email or text.

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New Orleans Building Permit Types We Track

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