With all the construction going on in my jurisdiction, how would I get caught if I don’t get a permit?
Our Inspectors, along with other parish inspectors, cover every inch of their jurisdiction at some point in a typical week.

Inspectors are generally assigned to specific areas, and are familiar with construction in their area. They will notice your structure and become suspicious when they are not called to your construction project for an inspection.

We also work on citizen’s complaints.

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1. Why do I need a permit?
2. What happens if I go ahead and build without a permit?
3. I’ve worked on construction projects for a long time. I’m not an amateur and there has never been a problem with my work. Why do I still have to get a permit?
4. With all the construction going on in my jurisdiction, how would I get caught if I don’t get a permit?
5. What powers do the permit offices have to enforce their permitting rules?
6. How are permit fees used? What exactly am I paying for?
7. It's my property. I do not have a mortgage. I do not plan to carry insurance on my structure. Why can't I build whatever I want? Why do I have to get my building inspected?
8. I think my neighbor is building without a permit. What should I do?