building permits
pay for permit online
Account numbers are required for payment. if you are not sure of your account number please call 337.898.4213 or 337.898.4212 for assistance.
apply for permit online
Please complete all applications prior to submitting application. All paperwork should be uploaded when applying online. payments can not be made until all paperwork is compelte.
Forms & Applications
Residential and Commercial Permits
Building Permit Applications
What do I need to complete my permit?
Building Permit Application
Mobile Home/Modular Home Application
Site Plan Example
commercial building permit additional information
Commercial Building Permit Guidelines and Ordinances
Erosion and Sediment Application
Landscaping Application
Self Contracting Affidavit - Notary Required
Tree Removal Application
State Fire Marshal Forms (Phone: 800-256-5452)
residential building permit additional information
Residential Building Permit Guidelines
Self Contracting Affidavit - Notary Required
Mobile Home/Modular Home/movable permits
mobile home/modular home permit additional information
Mobile Home/Modular Home Guidelines
Electrical Inspection - Completed by Licensed Electrician
Family Permission Affidavit - Notary Required
Mobile Home/Modular Home Restrictions - Corridor #1 Map
Mobile Home/Modular Home Restrictions - Address List
- Mobile Home – no more than 15 years old
- Mobile Home – 14 ft x 65 ft or larger
- Modular Home – 700 sq ft or larger
moving structure application and information
Moving Home / Large Structure Permit Application
Family Permission Affidavit - Notary Required
Requirements listed below:
- Building Permit and Moving Permit Required
- Moving company is required to provide a certificate of liability
- Moving company is required to provide a state contractor’s license
and/or DOTD yearly moving permit
Demolition permits
demolition permit application and information
Demolition Permit Application
Contract for Contractors - Company Hired by Homeower
Contract for Homeowners - Owners Completing Demo
Asbestos Removal Guidelines
Family Permission for Demolition Affidavit - Notary Required
contractor’s portal
Contractors can track the progress of a permit here. NOTE: the contractor must have a Contractor’s ID in order to make updates to a permit. Please call the Tax and Permit Department to obtain a Contractor’s ID.
additional Permits
Culvert Permit Application
Electrical Permit Application
Water / Sewer Permit Application
2022 Electrical Inspection (Mobile Home, Occupational Lic, Fire Damage)
important maps
Instructions for Google Maps
To view each map individually, remove the check from the check box on the left side of the name of the map. For example, if you would like to see only the District A map, remove all checks from the remaining maps and only leave District A with a check. This will give you access to only the area considered District A. Unicorporated Islands are areas that have not been incorporated into city.
Google Map of Municipal Elected Districts
Google Map of Historical, Cultural, Main Street, and Corridor #1
restrictions
Click here to view a list of streets located in a Flood Zone
Click here to view List of Restricted Addresses for Mobile Homes or Modular Homes
Click here to view a Map of Corridor #1 (pdf)
Click here to view a list of streets located in Historical, Cultural, and Main Street Districts
Explanation of Zoning
- These are the only Commerical Zoning or Residential Zoning restrictions regulated in the City of Abbeville.
- Property restrictions may apply if
- stated in the subdivision guidelines (Clerk of Courts Office),
- listed in the closing contract (at time of purchase),
- and/or found in the documents below.
