Permits & licensing in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
720 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most permits & licensing activity
- Baton Rouge, LA (51)
- State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LA (27)
- Lockport, LA (21)
- Behavior Analyst Board, LA (20)
- State Licensing Board for Contractors, LA (19)
- State Board of Private Security Examiners, LA (18)
- New Orleans, LA (17)
- Plaquemine, LA (16)
- Lutcher, LA (16)
- St. Charles Parish, LA (15)
- Orleans Parish, LA (15)
- Bossier City, LA (15)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Veterinary Medicine lists 2026-2027 meeting dates
This agenda provides the schedule of upcoming Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with dates, start time, and location. It also includes procedural information about public attendance, executive sessions, disability accommodations, and continuing education credits for licensees. No substantive…
State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians meeting scheduled for March 25, 2027
The provided agenda contains only the board's contact information and a notice regarding where to find meeting updates. No specific business items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the document.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board meeting scheduled for December 9, 2026
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions. It provides contact information and instructions for attending the meeting.
Board sets 2026 meeting dates for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology board
The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology has published its 2026 meeting schedule. Five meetings are set for March 6, May 29, July 31, October 9, and December 4, all at 8:30 a.m. in Prairieville. Agendas and minutes will be posted to the board’s website.
Board of Veterinary Medicine lists 2026 meeting dates
The provided document is a schedule of meeting dates for 2026. It does not contain a specific agenda of items to be decided or discussed for the December 3, 2026 meeting.
State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition meets November 20
The agenda provided contains only the general meeting schedule and procedural information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Nov. 20, 2026
The provided text is a schedule of 2026 board meetings. It does not contain specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the November 20 meeting.
LPC Board of Examiners schedules 2026 meeting dates
The document provides the 2026 meeting schedule for the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. It lists the times for the Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee, Committee Meetings, and Board meetings with administrative hearings.
Louisiana motor-vehicle licensing board ratifies 20+ dealer and finance licenses
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission’s Sales Finance Division meets to ratify multiple categories of dealer, distributor, manufacturer, and finance-related licenses issued since its last meeting. The body also reviews routine minutes, financial statements, and holds executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.
Commission ratifies multiple vehicle dealer and finance licenses in routine meeting
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission holds a routine meeting to ratify various licenses issued by its divisions. The agenda includes reading minutes, financial statements, and ratifying licenses for manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and finance-related entities. No substantive policy decisions or controversial…
Louisiana State Board of CPAs to review licensure and firm permits
The Board will meet to approve CPA candidates and firm permit applications. The session includes reviews of financial statements, budget status, and professional service contracts. Executive sessions are scheduled for administrative hearings and investigations.
2026 public hearing schedule for zoning and variance cases
The Plaquemines Parish Development Board/Board of Adjustments is setting its 2026 schedule for public hearings on zoning/map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The agenda lists filing deadlines, advertisement dates, hearing dates, and locations (PS YMCA or Belle Chasse) for each month. No…
State Board of Social Work Examiners meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026
The provided document is a list of 2026 meeting dates. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed for the September 25 meeting.
No substantive items listed for State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians meeting
The provided agenda contains only the board's contact information and a notice regarding where to find meeting updates. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2026
The provided text is a schedule of 2026 board meetings. It does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the September 18 meeting.
LPC Board of Examiners schedules 2026 meetings
The provided document is a schedule of meeting dates and locations for the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners for 2026. It outlines the timing for the Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee, Committee Meetings, and Board meetings with administrative hearings.
Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission to ratify licenses and discuss personnel matters
This is a routine meeting of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission's Sales Finance Division. The agenda includes ratification of numerous motor vehicle and recreational product licenses, as well as executive sessions for personnel and legal advice. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
LMVC to ratify dozens of motor vehicle and sales finance licenses
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters in executive session, hear reports from the executive director and counselors, and approve minutes and financial statements. The main business is the ratification of numerous licenses issued for manufacturers, dealers…
Board to vote on re-subdivision, duplex variance, and alcohol permit
The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a property re-subdivision at 58416 Bayou Road, a variance for a duplex on a 47-foot lot, and a new alcohol permit for Cajun Daiquiris. The board will also approve invoices, acknowledge financial reports, and hear presentations…
Coastal committee to review shoreline update, permits, and EMU expansions
The St. Charles Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss coastal zone activities, including a shoreline update, joint permit applications, and updates to the Estuarine Management Unit (EMU) goals and expansions. The agenda includes public comment on two state permit applications and a review of…
Beer Board to vote on two special event beer permits
The Lawrenceburg Beer Board will meet to take action on two special event beer permit applications: one from the Rotary Club of Lawrenceburg for a period from September 24 to October 4, 2026, and one from Sacred Heart Catholic Church for September 6, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at the…
Kenner City Council to vote on alcohol permit and multiple contracts
The Kenner City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, alcoholic beverage permits, and various contracts under $5,000. Notable items include a vote on an alcohol permit for Discovery Health Sciences Foundation and approval of bids for playground repairs, reflective sheeting, and HVAC improvements.
State board reviews school psychology licensure and complaint policies
The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will discuss revisions to Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) regulations, including telesupervision updates and a professional reference form. Members will also receive training on the board’s complaint policy and procedures. The board will review…
Louisiana code council to discuss 2027 construction rules and permit fees
The Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission will review inspector training for the 2027 code update, discuss proposed changes to roof deck requirements, and clarify a $10 permit fee. The meeting also covers continuing education rules and grandfathering provisions for inspectors.
Board reviews five license applications and hears four violation cases
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review five applications for beer and liquor licenses, including three new Class A licenses and two permanent license renewals. The board will also hold hearings on four citations for ordinance violations, such as selling to minors and operating without a permit. No dollar…
Board reviews three building variances, including missed inspections for a Metairie bar.
The Jefferson Parish Board of Standards and Appeals will accept minutes from previous meetings and review three new variance requests. The cases involve missed building inspections for a bar in Metairie and a home in Bridge City, as well as a parishwide request for alternate materials for house raising.
Public hearing on new rules for structural pest control licensing and notifications
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission is holding an in-person public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to state rules. The agenda covers licensing requirements, employee registration, recordkeeping, and notification rules for termite and fumigation work. No final votes or decisions are…
Board to review contract amendment, new investigator position, and license applications
The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners will review and discuss a contract amendment for Blake Arcuri and the creation of an additional Compliance Investigator 2 position. The board will also consider numerous new applications for qualifying agents, companies, and instructors, and will vote on several…
ABO Board hears appeals on permit denials and non-renewal
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is meeting to hear appeals from bar owners regarding permit denials and a non-renewal, along with a property owner's clarification and ratification of a prior sales tax hearing. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no new ordinances or contracts.
ABC Board to hear 20 alcohol license violation cases
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a sales tax hearing on August 24, 2026, to address 20 cases involving bars and restaurants with expired occupational licenses, delinquent sales taxes, or sales of alcohol without a license. The board will consider recommendations for each permittee, which may include…
Council to consider licensing fee changes, travel policy, and ICE agreement
The Leesville City Council will review and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed ordinance to update municipal licensing and permit fees, and resolutions on travel policy, alcohol permits, roof repairs, and an agreement with ICE. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, bills…
Council to vote on bingo permit, seafood festival, CAO retirement moratorium
The Kenner City Council will consider a public gathering permit for Divine Mercy Catholic Church's Annual Seafood Festival, scheduled for October 9-11, 2026, at 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway. The council will also vote on a resolution imposing a moratorium on the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Jose Gonzalez…
Kenner Council to vote on $500K demolition contract, zoning mural rules
The Kenner City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 21, 2026, with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include final passage of a resubdivision ordinance, a zoning amendment to add mural regulations in the Rivertown Historic District, and approval of contracts including a $500,000…
Contractor licensing board to hear 12 cases, vote on settlements
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors' Commercial Board is meeting to consider enforcement actions, including hearings on alleged licensing violations, settlement offers, and citations. The board will also review minutes, reports, exemption requests, and a resolution on bank signature authorities.
Gaming board to consider licenses, relocations, and rule changes
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting to consider various gaming licenses, including renewals, a relocation petition, and compliance certificates. The board will also discuss rulemaking for electronic submissions, fixed odds wagers, and workplace policies, as well as an appeal. Public comments will be heard.
Contractor licensing board to hear 12 cases of alleged unlicensed work
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will hold hearings on 12 cases involving contractors accused of violations like working without a license or misusing licenses, plus consider settlement offers and citations. The agenda also includes a continuance and a rehearing request. Most cases involve residential…
Council to hold public hearings on five rezoning requests and a sand/gravel mining permit
The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for a sand and gravel mining operation. The Planning Commission has recommended approval for most items, but staff did not certify one rezoning. The mining permit was deferred to a later date.
Pesticide panel to review ag consultant exam applications
The Ad Hoc Committee of the Advisory Commission on Pesticides is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and considering one agricultural consultant exam application. The only substantive item is the application from Brandon Heath Browning for certification in four agricultural specialties…
Pesticide commission to weigh rule changes and certification cases
The Advisory Commission on Pesticides will hold an adjudicatory hearing for a stipulated case, consider an agricultural consultant exam application, and discuss proposed rule changes to certification, licensing, and record-keeping requirements. The agenda also includes public comments and a report from LDAF.
LA Behavior Analyst Board to review credentials, complaints, and finances
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving committee reports. The board will conduct executive sessions to review licensure and certification applications and complaints, and will discuss financial matters, rule changes, and…