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Terrebonne Parish License and Permit Requirements

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View guidelines, procedures, licensing requirements, and permits for development within the parish.

Licensing

Contractor Licenses

Anyone engaging in plumbing, gas fitting, electrical, or mechanical contracting must register annually and pay a fee of $100. Applicants must furnish an occupational license per LA R.S. 47:362, a valid and relevant certificate of registration, and a valid current insurance certificate.

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Liquor and/or Beer Licenses

Anyone wishing to sell alcoholic beverages in Terrebonne Parish must apply for a license and pay the license application fee of $25 in addition to any other license fees, permit fees, or other fees for retailers, wholesalers, or dispensers of alcoholic beverages under city, parish, state, and/or federal regulations.

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Occupational Licenses

Each person pursing any trade, profession, occupation, vocation, calling or business in Terrebonne Parish is subject to the occupation license tax and must register with the Terrebonne Parish Sales Tax Department. This tax is due and payable on the date of commencement and renewed annually.

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Pet Licensing

If you live in Terrebonne Parish and you own a cat or dog 3 months of age and older with the exception of community cats, your pet needs a license per Sec. 5-7. Licensing; Failure to License of the Parish Code.

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Solicitation Registrations

Terrebonne Parish Ordinance No. 4511 requires individuals, partnerships, corporations, and unincorporated associations conducting any form of solicitation in the city of Houma and the area of Terrebonne Parish to register.

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Permitting

Building Permits

Permits for commercial and residential construction include requests for new construction of primary and/or additional structures, additions to existing structures, mobile home placement, and installation of solar panels.

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Coastal Impact Certificates

The purpose of the coastal impact certificate to enhance and to protect the ecological systems of the parish, whose renewable resources include numerous species of wildlife and support fisheries, and whose nonrenewable resources, such as crude oil and natural gas, serve as the economic base of the parish.

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Coastal Use Permits

The Coastal Use Permit (CUP) process is part of the Louisiana Coastal Resources Program (LCRP), which is an effort among Louisiana citizens, as well as state, federal and local advisory and regulatory agencies to preserve, restore, and enhance Louisiana's valuable coastal resources.

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Culvert Permits

A culvert permit is required for activities related to the construction and/or installation of culverts, catch basins, or appurtenant structures in or upon any public drainage ditch or canal located within the parish.

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Overweight Vehicle Permits

A permit may be required to drive or operate a vehicle on parish roadways and bridges having a total weight in excess of the weight limits outlined in Sections 18-27, 18-28, and 18-30 of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances.

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Special Event, Seasonal, and Other Permits

Permits for non-construction related items include requests for burial, fireworks retailers, mobile food vendors, parade reviewing stands, public property use, recreational vehicles, commercial signs, sound, installation or removal of speed humps, and taxi services.

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