Historic Preservation in Lafayette Parish, LA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Any exterior change, demolition, or relocation affecting a designated historic landmark or historic district in Lafayette Parish needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission before work begins.
Lafayette Historic Landmarks Require Certificate of Appropriateness
Significant RestrictionsLafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government Code § 89-34(d)(1)
A COA shall be required for any exterior change to any property within a designated historic district or landmark, or the demolition or relocation of a designated landmark or historic element within a historic district, unless the change is determined to be ordinary maintenance and repair under the applicable design guidelines.
Historic Preservation by City in Lafayette Parish
1 cities in Lafayette Parish have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Lafayette Parish ordinances
See every category we cover for Lafayette Parish: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lafayette Parish Ordinance Hub →