Accessory Structures in Ouachita Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Shed & Carport Rules
Ouachita Parish exempts one-story detached accessory buildings such as tool and storage sheds and playhouses from a building permit only if their floor area is 120 square feet or less; anything larger needs a permit from the parish building official under § 3½-123.
Ouachita Parish Shed and Accessory Building Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsOuachita Parish Code of Ordinances § 3½-123(b)(1)a
(b)Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.(1)Buildings:a.One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhou...
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