The Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances along with reviewing and issuing building permits for all structures, signs, and trash dumpsters in unincorporated Jefferson Parish. They also handle weed control, lot fill, abandoned vehicles, building abatement, and requirements for New Business Start-Ups.

This department is an umbrella agency consisting of the following sections:

Together, Building Plan Review, Site Plan Review and Building Inspections (Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical) regulate all new construction and renovations by issuing permits for all structures, signs, trash dumpsters, and site restrictions within the Parish. In addition, the Plan Review section issues permits for garage sales in unincorporated Jefferson Parish.

The Zoning Section enforces Parish zoning laws pertaining to the use and upkeep of private property.

The Weed Control Section enforces laws requiring the maintenance of vacant lands while the Abandoned Vehicle Section causes the removal of abandoned or inoperative motor vehicles from both Parish and private properties.

The Dangerous Building Abatement (DBA) Section requires the repair or removal of dangerous buildings.

An electronic version of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances can be viewed online at Municode.com.