Laws and Permits

Permits

To obtain or renew a food permit, learn about restaurant inspections, or report a food safety concern:

Contact the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Sanitary and Services Office.

Sanitary and Services Office
1450 Poydras Street, 12th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112 (map)

Phone: (504) 568-7970

To obtain any permit or license from the City of New Orleans:

The City of New Orleans has one single resource for all city permits and licenses, including those for businesses, event/film production, building/construction, residential, and hazards.

Visit the City of New Orleans Permits & Licenses portal.

To report blight or learn more about blight related issues:

City of New Orleans Code Enforcement handles blighted properties in New Orleans.

Visit Code Enforcement or call 504-658-4300.

Laws

To view public health-related laws and statutes:

Visit the Department of Administration.