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ABO Manager

An Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) Manager’s License is required for those individuals employed as manager of alcoholic beverage outlets. Managers must possess a valid manager’s license at all times. 

Alcoholic Beverage Outlet License

An Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) license is required to distribute alcohol of any kind in Orleans Parish.

Accessory Structure

Construction or modification of an accessory strucure such as a shed, gazebo, pergula, garage or other free-standing building.

Accessory Sign

Installation or modification for a sign attached to a structure or painted on a structure.

Business License

Application for the approval to operate of a business in the City.

Business Reentry Credentials

License facilitating the re-entry of a business after evacuation related move.

Business Sidewalk Use

Permit for business use on the public sidewalk.

Demolition / Building Debris Removal

Destruction or removal of a building or debris.

Driveway/ Curb Cut and Restoration

Modifying or creating property access to public right-of-way.

Dumpster/Storage Container/Construction Zone

Right-of-way permit for blocking or occupation with storage containters, dumpters, or construction equipment.

Electric Vehicle Charger - Installation

Building permit for the installation of an electrical vehicle charging station.

Food Pop-Up Event Host

A food pop-up event host permit.

Healthy Homes

Operational certification for rental units

Interior Demolition

Permit for interior remodeling descuction or demolition.

Lead-Based Paint Form

Filing this form allows the City to know where work is occurring and allows us to be sure homeowners and contractors are aware of the City’s requirements.

Live Entertainment

Lodging Exempt from STR Regulations (Hotels, Motels, B&Bs)

Lodging exempt from STR Regulations (must have a current occupational license for a hotel or bed and breakfast).

New Construction

Construction of a new residential or commerical building.

Noise Variance

A permit for excess sound that is otherwise prohibited by ordinance.

Nursing Home

Permit for a nursing home or elderly care home.

Oversize Load

Right-of-way or street permit for over-size load transports.

Parklet Cafe

Extension of pavement to provide space for people and plants.

Renovation (Non-Structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that does not require structural or load bearing changes

Renovation (Structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that requires structure or load bearing changes

Re-Roofing

A re-roofing permit must be obtained prior to replacement of roof covering (50% or more).

Residential Housing Facility

License for a residential housing facility or group home.

RTA Shelter

Regional transportation permit for shelters.

Short Term Rental Operator

Permit that allows an individual to operate or manage one or more STRs.

Sidewalk Repair

Repairing or replacing sidewalk

Special Event - Master

A special event permit for events on public property including parks, streets, squares.

Streetlight Banner

Banners located on public property, streets, and sidewalks.

Street Cut

Right-of-way permit for boring or street cuts involving excavation or distrubance of road pavement or non-pavement surfaces.

Swimming Pool

Installation or repair of an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool on residential or commercial property.

Third-Party Plan Reviewer

Utility Box Painting Program

Art mural painting permit for utility boxes.

VCC Paint

Painting permit in the Vieux Carré district or commonly known the French Quarter area of the city.

VCC Security Camera Application

Application to install a security camera or cameras on the exterior of buildings in the Vieux Carré.

Zoning Determination

Zoning Verification, Non-Conforming Use, or Established Multi-family Application. Obtain a zoning opinion or verification letter.

Change of Use

Use this permit type when the applicant is advised to establish a different use than a building is currently and no construction work is meant to be performed.

Tree Maintenance

Permit to perform maintenance or removal activities on trees within the public right-of-way.

Tree Planting

Permit for the planting of trees within the public right of way.

Renovation (Structural or Non-structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that requires structure or load bearing changes or non-structural changes.

Water Certificate

The Sewer & Water Certificate, issued by the Sewer and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), is required for the installation of new water meters or new sewer connections where service has never previously existed. These certificates serve as the official, permanent record of water and sewer connections and capture critical location and measurement details that homeowners, plumbers, and SWBNO will rely upon in the future.

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ABO Manager

An Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) Manager’s License is required for those individuals employed as manager of alcoholic beverage outlets. Managers must possess a valid manager’s license at all times. 

Alcoholic Beverage Outlet License

An Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) license is required to distribute alcohol of any kind in Orleans Parish.

Accessory Structure

Construction or modification of an accessory strucure such as a shed, gazebo, pergula, garage or other free-standing building.

Demolition / Building Debris Removal

Destruction or removal of a building or debris.

Electric Vehicle Charger - Installation

Building permit for the installation of an electrical vehicle charging station.

Interior Demolition

Permit for interior remodeling descuction or demolition.

Lead-Based Paint Form

Filing this form allows the City to know where work is occurring and allows us to be sure homeowners and contractors are aware of the City’s requirements.

New Construction

Construction of a new residential or commerical building.

Renovation (Non-Structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that does not require structural or load bearing changes

Renovation (Structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that requires structure or load bearing changes

Re-Roofing

A re-roofing permit must be obtained prior to replacement of roof covering (50% or more).

Swimming Pool

Installation or repair of an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool on residential or commercial property.

Change of Use

Use this permit type when the applicant is advised to establish a different use than a building is currently and no construction work is meant to be performed.

Renovation (Structural or Non-structural)

Remodeling or alteration to a residential or commercial building that requires structure or load bearing changes or non-structural changes.

Accessory Sign

Installation or modification for a sign attached to a structure or painted on a structure.

Streetlight Banner

Banners located on public property, streets, and sidewalks.

Billboard

Business License

Application for the approval to operate of a business in the City.

Food Pop-Up Event Host

A food pop-up event host permit.

Live Entertainment

Business Reentry Credentials

License facilitating the re-entry of a business after evacuation related move.

Business Sidewalk Use

Permit for business use on the public sidewalk.

Driveway/ Curb Cut and Restoration

Modifying or creating property access to public right-of-way.

Dumpster/Storage Container/Construction Zone

Right-of-way permit for blocking or occupation with storage containters, dumpters, or construction equipment.

Parklet Cafe

Extension of pavement to provide space for people and plants.

Sidewalk Repair

Repairing or replacing sidewalk

Street Cut

Right-of-way permit for boring or street cuts involving excavation or distrubance of road pavement or non-pavement surfaces.

Utility Box Painting Program

Art mural painting permit for utility boxes.

Tree Maintenance

Permit to perform maintenance or removal activities on trees within the public right-of-way.

Tree Planting

Permit for the planting of trees within the public right of way.

Noise Variance

A permit for excess sound that is otherwise prohibited by ordinance.

Healthy Homes

Operational certification for rental units

Nursing Home

Permit for a nursing home or elderly care home.

Residential Housing Facility

License for a residential housing facility or group home.

Lodging Exempt from STR Regulations (Hotels, Motels, B&Bs)

Lodging exempt from STR Regulations (must have a current occupational license for a hotel or bed and breakfast).

Short Term Rental Operator

Permit that allows an individual to operate or manage one or more STRs.

Oversize Load

Right-of-way or street permit for over-size load transports.

RTA Shelter

Regional transportation permit for shelters.

Special Event - Master

A special event permit for events on public property including parks, streets, squares.

VCC Paint

Painting permit in the Vieux Carré district or commonly known the French Quarter area of the city.

VCC Security Camera Application

Application to install a security camera or cameras on the exterior of buildings in the Vieux Carré.

Zoning Determination

Zoning Verification, Non-Conforming Use, or Established Multi-family Application. Obtain a zoning opinion or verification letter.