Walker City Hall
13600 Aydell Lane Boulevard
Walker, LA 70785
Phone: 225.665.8893
Contact Building Official, Nancy Kimble
Contact Certified Permit Technician/Certified Floodplain Manager, Nancy Kimble
Certified Floodplain Manager, Lynette Richardson
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
As of February 8, 2021 impact/tap fees are as follows:
Unified Development Code (UDC) - updated March 2026
The City of Walker's permitting and building inspection program exists to improve the quality of life for our citizens by ensuring that residential and commercial construction in our community complies with established standards, and that building codes are enforced. We are also committed to quality customer service by providing access to most licensing and permit procedures and applications online.
How the process works
Building permits are required to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish all structures, commercial and residential, in the City of Walker. For detailed procedures for each type of construction, click the appropriate link below. Links to actual permit applications online are below.
» Planning and zoning: A Step by step guide
» For Homeowners: Acquiring a building permit for residential construction
» For Contractors: Acquiring a building permit for residential construction
» For Contractors: Acquiring a building permit for commercial construction
» For Contractors: Acquiring electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits
» Floodplain management
» Acquiring an address
» Code enforcement
Building permit fees
(Check Appendix A of the Unified Development Code (UDC) for More Details and Fees)
| Application Fee: | |
| Waiver or Variance | $50 plus clerk of court filing fee |
| Planning Minor Subdivide | $50 plus clerk of court filing fee |
| Planning Major Subdivide | $300 Plus $5. Per Lot |
| Zoning Application Fee | $350.00 |
| Clerk of Court Filing Fee | up to 11x17 - See courthouse for current fees larger than 11x17 - See courthouse for current fees |
| Residential Building Permit Fee | Based upon square footage of the dwelling |
| Commercial Building Permit Fee | Based on the project cost |
| Mobile Home Moving Permit Fee | $25.00 |
Building permit applications MGO online
To obtain the necessary building permits, click the appropriate application links below.
» Planning & Zoning application
» Building permit application
» Electrical permit application
» Mechanical permit application
» Plumbing permit application
Need to know what a property is zoned. Online zoning determination request.
Building codes
BUILDING CODES THAT ARE CURRENTLY ENFORCED IN THE CITY OF WALKER
The 2021 International Codes with Louisiana Amendments and the 2020 National Electrical Code are in effect for all projects submitted on or after January 1, 2023. For additional information, click here.
Contractor licensing information click here.