Bolthole Index

LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Building permits, zoning and land rules in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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LaSalle Parish, Louisiana requires building permits for construction covered by the statewide Uniform Construction Code, with permits administered locally12. Unincorporated LaSalle Parish has no parish zoning ordinance, so parish zoning does not set lot size, setbacks, or RV and tiny-home occupancy34. Septic systems require state approval through the Louisiana Department of Health and the LaSalle Parish Health Unit567.

At a glance

Building permit
Required for construction covered by Louisiana's statewide code and administered locally12
Building permit office
LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office in the courthouse in Jena8
Zoning
No parish zoning ordinance for unincorporated LaSalle Parish3
Septic permits
State permit required through the Louisiana Department of Health and local Parish Health Unit567
RV and tiny-home living
Not restricted by parish zoning on unincorporated land4
Minimum size and setbacks
No parish zoning minimum dwelling size, lot size, or setback on unincorporated land4
Owner-builder
License exemption available for an owner building a primary residence to occupy, subject to the permit-office process9
Septic soils
Only 7.4% of parish soils lack severe limits for a conventional drain field10

Who to call

Building permits

LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office

Local building-permit contact listed for LaSalle Parish

(318) 992-2101

1050 Courthouse St., Rm. 13, Jena, LA 71342

Septic permits

LaSalle Parish Health Unit

Environmental health contact for the state-administered onsite wastewater program in LaSalle Parish

318.992.4842

1673 N. Second St., Jena, LA 71342

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 28, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?

Yes. LaSalle Parish must administer permits for construction covered by Louisiana's State Uniform Construction Code12. Covered residential work includes new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations affecting more than 50% of a dwelling unit's area2. Code enforcement includes plan or drawing review, inspections, and the issuance, denial, or revocation of permits11. Louisiana's statewide code uses nationally recognized codes adopted and amended by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council12. Permit and enforcement fees may be set locally when a public entity establishes a code-enforcement agreement, but a current LaSalle Parish fee schedule could not be confirmed; ask the Building Permit Office for the total before filing13.

Who issues building permits in LaSalle Parish, and how do you reach the office?

The official state parish-office directory lists the LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office at 1050 Courthouse St., Room 13, Jena, LA 71342, with phone number (318) 992-2101811. Louisiana law allows permit and code enforcement through a parish building official or a certified third-party provider working under an authorized agreement14. The available official material does not identify whether LaSalle Parish currently uses parish staff or a named third-party provider, so ask the Building Permit Office who will review plans, schedule inspections, and quote fees. There is no confirmed online application portal, mail procedure, or current parish fee schedule in the available official material; get those instructions directly from the Building Permit Office before submitting. Septic approval is separate from the building permit and goes through the LaSalle Parish Health Unit57.

Does LaSalle Parish have zoning?

Unincorporated LaSalle Parish has no parish-wide zoning ordinance or zoning map in the parish legal census3. As a result, parish zoning does not establish a minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, setback, lot-coverage limit, building-height limit, or zoning district for unincorporated land4. Parish zoning also does not restrict accessory dwellings, manufactured-home occupancy, RV occupancy, tiny-home occupancy, or temporary camping on unincorporated land4. Building permits and the statewide construction code still apply even without parish zoning12. Municipal rules are a separate question: the parish census notes that incorporated towns such as Jena have their own zoning, so a parcel inside municipal limits needs a direct check with that town3. Before relying on the unincorporated-land answer, confirm the parcel's jurisdiction and legal access with the seller, survey, and relevant local office.

How do septic permits work in LaSalle Parish?

Louisiana requires a state-health-officer permit before anyone installs, alters, or operates an individual sewerage system156. In LaSalle Parish, start with the LaSalle Parish Health Unit at 1673 N. Second St., Jena, LA 71342, phone 318.992.484257. Plans and specifications must be approved through the permit process, and a septic tank system may be used only where community sewer is unavailable and code requirements are met616. Final approval requires verification by an onsite inspection and/or a licensed installer's Certification by Installer, which must be submitted within 15 days after completion17. Only 7.4% of LaSalle Parish soils lack severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so make septic feasibility an early purchase contingency rather than assuming a conventional layout will work10.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on land in LaSalle Parish?

Parish zoning does not restrict RV occupancy, tiny-home occupancy, manufactured-home occupancy, accessory dwellings, or temporary camping on unincorporated LaSalle Parish land4. Parish zoning also sets no minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, or setback there4. That zoning answer does not waive the building code or septic rules: construction covered by Louisiana's statewide code still requires local permitting, and an individual sewerage system still requires state approval16. An owner building a primary residence may use Louisiana's owner-builder contractor-license exemption only if the owner will live in the home; the exemption does not cover a home built to rent or sell, and the owner must obtain permits and a homeowner exemption form from the local permit office9. For land inside a town, ask the municipal office because municipal zoning can differ from the unincorporated-parish answer3.

Building a home in LaSalle Parish: what are the steps?

  1. Confirm whether the parcel is in unincorporated LaSalle Parish or within a municipality, because the parish's no-zoning answer applies to unincorporated land34.
  1. Call the LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office at (318) 992-2101 to confirm the current issuer, application method, plans, inspections, and fees813.
  1. Contact the LaSalle Parish Health Unit for onsite-wastewater review before fixing the house location; the state requires approved plans and a septic permit76.
  1. Apply for the building permit and complete the required plan review and inspections11.
  1. If acting as owner-builder, obtain the homeowner exemption form and remember that the home must be your primary residence rather than a rental or resale project9.
  1. Complete septic verification after installation, including the installer's certification within 15 days when that method is used17.
  1. If access connects to a state highway, obtain a signed and numbered LaDOTD Access Connection Permit before construction in the right-of-way18.

What should you check before buying land in LaSalle Parish?

Start with septic suitability: only 7.4% of parish soils lack severe limitations for a conventional drain field, even though 90.3% of the land has a slope of 15% or less1019. Confirm whether community sewer is available, because an individual system is allowed only where community sewer is unavailable or connection is not feasible16. Verify whether the parcel lies inside a town before relying on the unincorporated parish's no-zoning rules34. Ask the Building Permit Office about the current application path and fees, because local fee-setting authority exists but a LaSalle-specific schedule could not be confirmed813. For a state-highway driveway, LaDOTD requires a signed and numbered access permit before construction begins18. Finally, check flood maps and ask the parish which floodplain requirements apply; the available material did not confirm a parish floodplain-development procedure.

Watch-outs

  • The state directory confirms the LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office's address and phone, but not the current staff-versus-third-party arrangement, online application method, or parish fee schedule; ask the office before filing811.
  • No parish zoning applies on unincorporated land, but municipal rules can differ; confirm the parcel's jurisdiction before relying on the RV, tiny-home, setback, or minimum-size answer34.
  • Only 7.4% of LaSalle Parish soils lack severe limitations for conventional drain fields, so septic feasibility can change the usable building area and system design10.
  • The owner-builder exemption is not a permit exemption and does not cover a house built to rent or sell9.

Sources

  1. Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (2026 county census)
  2. Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1730.23 — Enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  3. LaSalle Parish Police Jury Code of Ordinances (Municode) (2026 county census)
  4. Louisiana law on county zoning and building authority
  5. Louisiana Department of Health - Onsite Wastewater Program (2026 county census)
  6. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 51, Part XIII, Public Health—Sanitary Code (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  7. LaSalle Parish Health Unit (ldh.la.gov)
  8. LaSalle Parish Building Permit Office (ldh.la.gov)
  9. FAQ – Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, quoted and re-checked
  10. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  11. RS 40:1730.23 — Enforcement of building codes, quoted and re-checked
  12. Louisiana Revised Statutes § 40:1730.28 (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  13. Uniform Construction Code Law and Rules and Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  14. Act No. 881, 2026 Regular Session, House Bill No. 1186, quoted and re-checked
  15. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 51, Part XIII, Public Health—Sanitary Code (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 51, Part XIII, Public Health—Sanitary Code (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  17. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 51, Part XIII, Public Health—Sanitary Code (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  18. LaDOTD Access Connections Policy (Louisiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  19. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data

Written September 28, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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LaSalle Parish in Louisiana

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Seclusion76100% ev.
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$147kTypical home
0.4%Property tax
$4,051Land / acre
58.2"Annual rain
15.6% of yrsSevere drought
24.3 / yr (+21.2)Mid-century 100°F days
17.8 daysMid-century dry spell
3.21" (+7.4%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.41×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,788Home insurance / yr
1.5% / yrInsurance growth
0.74%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
13,248People within 30 min
693,188People within 2 hr
12,733Radius comparison (15 mi)
23.7People / sq mi
2.3%Federal land
90.3%Land at 15% slope or less
7.4%Septic soil without severe limits
28,207 acWorkable land screen
83.7%Wooded land
41.8 tonsBiomass / forest ac
66.1°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for LaSalle Parish

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

LaSalle Parish rules

  • Zoning districts · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Minimum dwelling size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Minimum lot size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Setbacks · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Lot coverage · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Building height · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes.
    • The grant covers regulation of structure height, number of stories, structure size, lot occupancy, courts and open spaces, population density, and building, structure, and land location and use.
    “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    The LaSalle Parish Police Jury Code of Ordinances contains no parish-wide zoning ordinance or zoning map; land-use rules are limited (incorporated towns such as Jena have their own zoning).

    LaSalle Parish Police Jury Code of Ordinances (Municode) ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Louisiana rules that apply here

  • Building permitRequired

    Construction subject to Louisiana’s State Uniform Construction Code, including mandatory residential-code-covered new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations.

    • Municipalities and parishes administer permit issuance and may use certified third-party providers.
    • The cited residential-code enforcement mandate applies to new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations.
    • Local permitting procedures and code enforcement remain administered by the applicable municipality or parish.

    extensive alteration threshold: > 50 percent of dwelling-unit area (The statute defines an extensive alteration as an alteration when the total area of all work areas exceeds fifty percent of the dwelling unit.)

    “Enforcement procedures by building code enforcement officers [...] shall include examination or review of plans, drawings, or specifications; [...] and the issuance, denial, or revocation of permits.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Construction subject to Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code enforcement by Louisiana parishes and municipalities.
      “Enforcement procedures by building code enforcement officers or third-party providers acting in the capacity of a building code enforcement officer shall include examination or review of plans, drawings, or specifications; the conducting of inspections; and the issuance, denial, or revocation of permits.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Owners of property supervising or assuming charge of construction, alteration, repair, improvement, movement, demolition, erection, or maintenance of their personal residence in Louisiana under the contractor-licensing exemption in La. R.S. 37:2157(A)(13).

    • The residence must be the homeowner's personal residence and the homeowner may not build more than one residence per year.
    • The one-year period commences on the date the certificate of occupancy is issued.
    • An owner may build more than one single-family dwelling during a one-year period only when an additional residence results from a change in the owner's legal marital status or employment status requiring relocation to another employment location more than fifty miles from the owner's personal residence.
    • An affidavit of exemption on a form provided by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors must be provided to obtain the building permit.
    • The owner-builder affidavit states that the house must be maintained as the owner's primary residence after issuance of the certificate of occupancy or completion of construction.
    • The exemption does not exempt licensable subcontractors from applicable licensure requirements.
    • Local and state health and life-safety code requirements continue to apply.
    • The official sources do not state a fee for the exemption or affidavit.

    maximum residences: 1 residence per one-year period (Additional single-family dwelling allowed when a change in legal marital status or employment status requires relocation more than 50 miles from the owner's personal residence.) · relocation distance: > 50 miles (Applies to the employment-relocation exception.) · one-year period start: date of issuance of certificate of occupancy

    “Owners of property who [...] assume charge of the construction [...] of their personal residences, if the homeowner does not build more than one residence per year.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Conditional — An owner building a primary residence on property the owner owns in LaSalle Parish.
      “Louisiana State Contractors’ licensing law allows an owner to build their primary residence without a license. You must live in this home. You cannot build a home to rent or sell without a license. Louisiana State Contractors’ licensing law also allows an owner to build structures adjacent to their primary residence without a license, such as a shed. Visit your local permit office to obtain permits and a homeowner exemption form.”
    • Available (with conditions) — Owner-builder construction of a personal primary residence in Louisiana, including LaSalle Parish.
      “Louisiana State Contractors’ licensing law allows an owner to build their primary residence without a license.”
    • Available (with conditions) — An owner acting as general contractor for construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance of the owner's home or accessory building.
      “I understand that state law requires construction be done by a licensed contractor and I have applied for a permit under the exemption granted in La. R.S. 37:2157(A)(13) to act as the general contractor as defined in La. R.S. 2150.1(4) for the construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance of my home or accessory building and will maintain the house as my primary residence following the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (“COI”) or completion of construction.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, including the International Residential Code, applies statewide to regulated construction, including new residential construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations.

    • The International Residential Code enforcement described by the statute is mandatory only for new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations.
    • Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures, may be adopted and enforced only at the option of a parish, municipality, or regional planning commission.
    • The statute excludes Part I-Administration and VIII-Electrical from the International Residential Code adoption described in the excerpt.
    • The council's initial code became effective January 1, 2007.
    • The statute page identifies an amendment effective July 1, 2026.

    extensive alteration threshold: > >50 percent of dwelling-unit area (The statute defines an extensive alteration as one where the total area of all work areas exceeds fifty percent of the dwelling unit.) · initial code effective date: 2007-01-01 · listed amendment effective date: 2026-07-01

    “The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state.”
    4 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Louisiana construction within LaSalle Parish, subject to statutory exemptions and exceptions.
      “International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition, not including Chapter 1, Administration, and Chapter 27, Electrical. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Construction regulated by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code statewide.
      “The commission shall evaluate, adopt, and amend only the latest editions of all of the following as the Uniform Construction Code:”
    • Partial — The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code's statewide adoption of the International Building Code and its referenced standards for construction in Louisiana.
      “(1) International Building Code, not including Parts I-Administrative, and Chapter 27-Electrical. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state. The appendices of that code may be adopted as needed, but the specific appendix or appendices shall be referenced by name or letter designation at the time of adoption.”
    • Adopted — The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, including the International Residential Code, regulates construction statewide and applies to new residential construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the code, and extensive alterations.
      “The International Residential Code, not including Part I-Administration and VIII-Electrical. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state. The enforcement of such standards shall be mandatory only with respect to new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations; however, a municipality, parish, or regional planning commission may enforce Appendix J of the code at its option.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Commercial and residential structures subject to Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code enforcement.

    • Inspections are conducted by a building code enforcement officer or certified third-party provider.
    • Except for roofing inspections, the inspector or provider must be present on site.
    • A certified third-party provider may accept location-verified geotagged photographs or videos for required roofing and reroofing inspections.
    • The parish, municipality, regional planning commission, or third-party provider administering the inspection may prescribe lawful fees.
    “For purposes of code enforcement pursuant to this Section, a building code enforcement officer or a certified third-party provider shall conduct all inspections of any commercial or residential structure and for all inspections, other than roofing inspections, shall be present on site for such inspections.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Commercial and residential structures subject to enforcement of the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code.
      “For purposes of enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code pursuant to this Section, a properly-licensed inspector shall conduct all inspections of any commercial orresidentialstructure, and be present on site for all inspections otherthan roofing inspections, reinspections where that inspector previously visited the site, and emergency utility reconnection inspections.”
    • Required — Inspections of residential structures for allowing occupancy or reconnecting utilities, and inspections performed under Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code enforcement.
      “an inspector shall conduct a building inspection using the requirements of the codes in effect for the locality”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    New residential construction in a parish or municipality enforcing the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, particularly where a residential mortgage lender is involved.

    • The statute expressly addresses a certificate of occupancy issued by a local building official or third-party provider for new residential construction.
    • Upon receipt of that certificate, a lender providing a residential mortgage loan must file a copy in the parish conveyance records.
    • The homeowner must provide the lender a copy.
    • The lender may assess only a reasonable filing charge not exceeding the amount charged by the parish for filing the document.
    • If the construction-code provisions cease to be enforced in a parish, the statutory filing provisions become null and void there.
    • In areas where windblown-debris storm shutters are required, occupancy may be allowed upon an affidavit that the owner ordered the shutters; installation must occur within ninety days, followed by notification and final inspection.

    storm-shutter installation deadline: 90 days (Applies when occupancy is allowed under the storm-shutter affidavit provision.)

    “Upon receipt of the certificate of occupancy issued by a local building official or third-party provider for a new residential construction, a lender who provides a residential mortgage loan for the purchase of such new residential construction shall file a copy of the certificate of occupancy in the conveyance records of the parish where the new residential construction is located.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Who permits septicState

    Statewide regulation of individual sewerage systems in Louisiana.

    • The Louisiana sanitary code assigns permitting and approval decisions to the state health officer.
    • The rule is promulgated under R.S. 40:4(A)(6) and R.S. 40:5(9)(20).
    “A person shall not install, cause to be installed, alter subsequent to installation, or operate an individual sewerage system of any kind without first having obtained a permit from the state health officer.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Installation, alteration, or operation of any individual sewerage system in Louisiana, including septic tank systems.

    • A permit from the state health officer is required before installation, alteration, or operation.
    • Plans and specifications must be approved as part of the permit.
    • A temporary installation permit may issue only after the state health officer determines connection to a community-type sewerage system is not feasible and the soil, drainage, lot size/dimensions, and related factors are unlikely to create a nuisance or public health hazard.
    • Permits for lots in formal subdivisions require an official recorded plat/property survey filed with and approved by the Office of Public Health for individual sewerage use.

    permit stages: two-stage process

    “A person shall not install, cause to be installed, alter subsequent to installation, or operate an individual sewerage system of any kind without first having obtained a permit from the state health officer.”
  • Septic inspectionLimited

    Final approval of individual sewerage system installations in Louisiana.

    • Final approval requires verification that the system was installed in compliance with the code.
    • Verification may be by an on-site inspection by a representative of the state health officer and/or a completed Certification by Installer from the licensed installer.
    • The installer must notify the appropriate local Parish Health Unit before installation.
    • The certification must be submitted within 15 days after completion.

    certification submission deadline: 15 days after completion

    “A final permit approving the installation, shall be issued only upon verification that the individual sewerage system has been installed in compliance with this code. The verification of such installation shall be determined by means of an on-site inspection conducted by a representative of the state health officer and/or in the form of a completed "Certification by Installer" form submitted to the state health officer by the licensed installer.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Use of individual or alternative onsite sewage systems instead of a community-type sewerage system in Louisiana.

    • Individual sanitation is allowed only when community-type sewerage is unavailable or connection is not feasible.
    • The system requires state-health-officer permitting and approved plans.
    • A conventional septic tank system may be used where community sewer is unavailable; an individual mechanical plant may be used only where community sewer is unavailable and the state health officer determines a conventional system would not function properly.
    • Innovative systems are limited to no more than three experimental or developmental installations statewide and require specifically approved plans, specifications, testing procedures, and a prior permit.

    experimental/developmental installations: <= 3 statewide maximum

    “The total number of such installations shall not exceed three throughout the state and shall be approved under the following conditions.”
  • Well permitLimited

    New water wells statewide in Louisiana, including wells outside critical groundwater areas, except the types specifically subject to post-installation notification or other exemptions.

    • All new water wells must be installed by a licensed water-well drilling contractor and registered through the Department of Transportation and Development within 30 days after completion.
    • Unless specifically listed in the exemptions, the owner must submit a water well notification form to the commissioner at least 60 days before installation.
    • Before construction begins, the drilling contractor must confirm that the Office of Conservation has received and responded to the installation notification.
    • Domestic wells, replacement wells, drilling rig supply wells, drought relief wells, and other wells exempted for just cause are subject to post-installation notification rules rather than the ordinary 60-day prior notification.
    • The commissioner reviews prior notifications within 30 days and may impose restrictions, request further information, or take no action; an additional 30-day review period may apply if further information is requested.
    • For large-volume wells or wells in a critical area of groundwater concern, the commissioner may fix allowable production, spacing, and metering; for other wells outside a critical area, an order may only fix spacing.
    • After written confirmation that no restrictions or further information are required, or when the owner accepts imposed restrictions, the owner need not wait the full 60 days and may begin drilling consistently with the notification and restrictions.

    prior notification period: 60 days (Does not apply to well types listed in LAC 43:VI §701.C and D.) · registration deadline after completion: 30 days (The applicable state registration requirement applies to all new water wells.) · additional review period if information requested: 30 days (Additional period begins when the requested information is received.)

    “require a water well notification form be submitted to the commissioner by the owner of the well at least 60 days prior to installation.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Residential or other individual sewerage-system sites governed by Louisiana Title 51 Part XIII.

    • A temporary individual-system permit may not issue until connection to a community-type sewerage system is determined not feasible.
    • A septic tank system may be used only where a community-type sewerage system is not available and the applicable code requirements are met.
    “Where a community-type sewerage system is not available, a septic tank system may be used provided that the requirements of §§511.B, 701, 703.A, and 705 are complied with.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Farm structures and private outdoor recreational structures other than residences or structures attached to residences.

    • A farm structure includes barns, sheds, and poultry houses but excludes residences, attached structures, public livestock areas, and structures later converted to another use.
    • The governing authority may still issue building permits.
    • FEMA National Flood Insurance Program standards apply to residential or commercial construction.
    • Residential accessory structures are defined as not exceeding 200 square feet, unattached, and outside regions with ultimate design windspeed of 130 mph or greater; the cited exemption text limits enforcement differently for municipalities over 45,000 population.

    residential accessory structure footprint: <= 200 square feet (Must be unattached and outside specified hurricane-prone regions.)

    “The governing authority of a parish or municipality shall not enforce that portion of the Uniform Construction Code which regulatesthe construction or improvement of a farmstructure or privateoutdoor recreational structure, other than a residenceorstructure attached to a residence,such as a hunting or fishing camp or residential accessory structure.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — Agricultural-purpose subdivision regulation by parish planning commissions in Louisiana.
      “Before exercising the powers referred to in R.S. 33:110, a parish planning commission shall adopt regulations governing the subdivision of land within unincorporated territory within its jurisdiction for purposes other than agricultural.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision regulation under Louisiana's statutory framework, administered through parish and municipal planning commissions.

    • A parish planning commission must adopt subdivision regulations before exercising its statutory powers; parish regulations apply to subdivision of land in unincorporated territory for purposes other than agricultural.
    • A municipal planning commission must adopt regulations before exercising its statutory powers, and municipal regulations apply within the municipality.
    • A planning commission generally must approve or disapprove a plat within 60 days, unless the applicant waives the requirement and consents to an extension.
    • The statutory framework allows local regulations concerning street arrangement, lot dimensions, utilities, drainage-related utility and sewerage requirements, improvements, and bonds or surety.
    • R.S. 33:106.1 limits planning-commission jurisdiction over specified qualifying subdivisions, while preserving requirements for utilities, drainage including sewerage disposal, and street planning dimensions, composition, and alignment.

    plat decision period: 60 days (Applicant may waive the requirement and consent to an extension.) · hearing notice: >= 5 days (Notice by certified mail and publication requirements apply; certain public-hearing waivers may be authorized by official subdivision regulations.)

    “Before exercising the powers referred to in R.S. 33:110, a parish planning commission shall adopt regulations governing the subdivision of land within unincorporated territory within its jurisdiction for purposes other than agricultural. Before exercising the powers referred to in R.S. 33:110 a municipal planning commission shall adopt regulations governing the subdivision of land within its jurisdiction.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Access connections or driveways connecting property to a Louisiana state highway and involving work in LaDOTD right-of-way.

    • The requirement applies to state-highway access connections; access to non-state local roads may instead be governed by the local government.
    • The permit certificate must be signed and numbered before construction begins.
    • Additional design, drainage, traffic-study, inspection, bonding, and restoration conditions may apply.
    “Only upon possession of a signed and numbered Access Connection Permit Certificate may the applicant begin construction of an access connection.”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    Proposed development in a regulatory floodway in Louisiana communities using the State of Louisiana no-rise certification guidance.

    • A no-rise certification with supporting technical data may be submitted when modeling shows 0.00 feet rise.
    • If the project causes a rise, it must be modified, compensated for, or proceed through a floodway revision.
    • Floodway revision requests must come from the community and be obtained before permit issuance and development.
    • The community official must review and approve the supporting data and engineering certification before issuing a permit.

    permitted modeled rise for no-rise certification: 0 feet

    “Requests for floodway revisions must come from the community and be obtained prior to the issuance of a permit and proceeding with the development.”
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    • Limited — Residential and commercial construction in Louisiana, including LaSalle Parish, where floodplain requirements apply.
      “For residential or commercial construction, the standards published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the National Flood Insurance Program apply.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    State Fire Marshal plan-review or document fees for projects whose plans and specifications are submitted to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement and Building Safety.

    • A $5 postage and handling fee applies in addition to the plan-review or document fee.
    • Fees vary by occupancy classification, project area, number of sprinkler heads or other devices, appeal type, and review type.
    • The statute provides a first-submission exemption from all other charges for state and local political subdivisions; subsequent submissions require the fees.
    • Performance-based reviews cost twice the applicable review fee plus an additional $100, with a stated $50 resubmission amount for smoke-control and timed-egress reviews.

    postage and handling fee: 5 USD (Does not apply to exemption requests and facsimile transmissions.) · assembly occupancy plan review fee for area 0-2500 square feet: 30 USD · educational occupancy plan review fee for area 0-5000 square feet: 30 USD · hotels, dormitories, apartments, lodgings, rooming houses, and residential or board care facilities plan review fee for area 0-2500 square feet: 30 USD · mercantile/business plan review fee for area 0-3000 square feet: 30 USD · industrial, storage, and special structures plan review fee for area 0-10000 square feet: 30 USD

    “In addition to a postage and handling fee of five dollars, the owner of the project who submits the plans and specifications shall pay to the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety a plan review or document fee based on the following schedule:”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Variable (with conditions) — Local permit and enforcement fees set by parish or municipal governing bodies when they establish agreements for code-enforcement services; this authority can apply to LaSalle Parish, but no current LaSalle-specific fee schedule was located.
      “A public entity may establish an agreement with another public entity of this state, or with a licensed private inspector, to issue permits and enforce the Uniform Construction Code in accordance with this Chapter. In the event of such an agreement, the maximum fees applicable to the issuance of permits and the enforcement of the code shall be established by the governing body of the public entity.”
    • Published (with conditions) — The Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission administrative fee assessed on local construction permits.
      “This administrative fee shall be assessed by the local government authority on each permit issued. The fee shall be collected by the local government authority and remitted to the commission. The amount ofthe fee shall be established annually by the commission and shall be in addition to all other applicable permit fees.”
  • Permit processPartial

    State Fire Marshal plan review and related construction review for covered Louisiana buildings and projects; ordinary local building-permit issuance may be administered by a parish or municipality.

    • The Office of State Fire Marshal states that plan review is required for buildings to be constructed, renovated, repaired, or subject to an occupancy change.
    • The primary legal exceptions identified by the Office of State Fire Marshal are new or renovated one- or two-family dwellings; roof-surface replacement is treated as maintenance and does not require submittal.
    • A plan-review submission requires a completed application, plan-review fee, one set of drawings and specifications, applicable architect or civil-engineer stamp, and a brief description of intended building use.
    • Incomplete submissions requiring a professional of record are returned without review.
    • For LSUCCC plan review, the Office of State Fire Marshal reviews structures excluding one- and two-family dwellings on behalf of a parish or municipality that requests its assistance; applicants must determine whether the relevant parish or municipality has contracted with the office or made other arrangements.
    • Plans that do not satisfactorily comply must receive a letter listing requirements that must be met before plans can be stamped Reviewed and before construction or renovation can begin.
    • Review constitutes compliance with the cited statute if construction begins within 180 days of review.
    • The State Fire Marshal review letter does not authorize omissions or deviations from applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.

    construction start deadline after plan review: <= 180 days (Review constitutes compliance with the cited section if construction begins within this period.) · required plan-review submission: completed application; plan review fee; one set of drawings and specifications; applicable professional-of-record stamp; brief description of building use (Professional-of-record requirements do not apply to private single-family and duplex dwellings where the cited licensing law does not require them.)

    “A Plan Review is required for all buildings to be constructed, renovated, repaired or the occupancy changed.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Construction permitting and code enforcement in LaSalle Parish, including plan review, inspections, and issuance, denial, or revocation of permits.
      “all municipalities and parishes in this state shall enforce only the construction codes provided for in this Part.”
    • Published (with conditions) — Building-code permit enforcement in LaSalle Parish as a Louisiana parish subject to the statewide Uniform Construction Code law.
      “all municipalities and parishes in this state shall enforce only the Uniform Construction Code provided in this Chapter”
  • Campground & park staysProhibited

    Overnight camping on Louisiana public property that is not a designated campground.

    • The prohibition applies to public property owned or controlled by the state or any local or political subdivision.
    • Designated campgrounds are excluded from the prohibition.
    • Violation may result in a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
    • The statute states an effective date of June 9, 2026.

    maximum fine: <= 500 USD · maximum imprisonment: <= 6 months

    “Unauthorized camping on public property is the intentional use of any tent [...] to permit overnight use on public property that is not a designated campground.”
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  • county zoning authorityLimited

    Louisiana parish governing authorities' zoning authority over parish land, including unincorporated areas, under the statewide parish zoning enabling subpart.

    • The general parish zoning authorization excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster Parishes.
    • A parish may divide the parish into zoning districts, and regulations may differ between districts but must be uniform for each class or kind of land and structure within each district.
    • Zoning regulations must comply with the required comprehensive plan.
    • No regulation becomes effective until after a public hearing.
    • Notice must be published once a week in three different weeks in the official parish journal, with at least fifteen days between first publication and hearing.
    • At least ten days before the hearing, the parish must make a good-faith attempt to notify owners of record by certified mail; when more than ten parcels are zoned or rezoned, official-journal advertisement is adequate notice.
    • To use the powers of the subpart, the parish governing authority must appoint a zoning commission, which must hold a public hearing and issue its final report before the governing authority holds its public hearings or acts.

    excluded parishes: Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster · publication interval: 3 different weeks · minimum elapsed time before hearing: >= 15 days · owner notice deadline: >= 10 days before hearing (Good-faith certified-mail notice; official-journal advertisement is adequate when more than ten parcels are zoned or rezoned.)

    “For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community, the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied; courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Louisiana parish governing authorities adopting zoning regulations affecting parish territory, including unincorporated areas.
      “the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized”
  • county building authorityGeneral

    Louisiana parishes may enforce the statewide construction codes and administer building-code enforcement, including permits and inspections, in unincorporated areas.

    • Parishes must enforce only the construction codes provided in the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Part.
    • Enforcement includes plan review, inspections, and issuance, denial, or revocation of permits.
    • Each parish must appoint a council-certified building official or contract for those services so the unincorporated area is under the jurisdiction of a certified building official.
    • A parish may use a certified building inspector instead of a certified building official for no more than four years from the date the state uniform construction code becomes effective in the parish.
    • The statute preserves federal manufactured-housing requirements and Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission jurisdiction for manufactured-home construction, installation, service, renovation, repair, and warranty work.
    • The statute page identifies an amendment effective July 1, 2026.

    temporary certified-inspector period: <= 4 years (Measured from the date the state uniform construction code becomes effective in the parish or municipality.)

    “all municipalities and parishes in this state shall enforce only the construction codes provided for in this Part.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • General — Louisiana parishes' authority and duty to enforce the state construction codes, including residential construction codes, through building-code enforcement officers or certified third-party providers.
      “Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary relating to the authority of local governments to enforce construction codes, all municipalities and parishes in this state shall enforce only the construction codes provided for in this Part. All municipalities and parishes shall use building code enforcement officers or certified third-party providers contracted by the municipality, parish, or regional planning commission to act in the capacity of a building code enforcement officer to enforce the provisions of this Part.”

Inside cities and towns in LaSalle Parish

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

  • Building permitRequired

    Construction, manufactured-home or other structure movement, additions, and remodeling inside the Town of Jena.

    • The requirement applies inside Jena town limits.
    • The Town directs applicants to determine prior approvals and local permits before construction.
    • A $200 plan review fee is due with applicable residential construction drawings; all permit and inspection fees are due when the permit is approved.

    plan review fee: 200 USD (Due when applicable construction drawings are submitted.)

    “Anyone inside the town limits who is planning any type of construction, moving a manufactured home or any other structure on their property, adding on or remodeling, needs to obtain a permit.”
  • Certificate of occupancyRequired

    New residential construction within the Town of Jena, LaSalle Parish.

    • The Town of Jena states that the certificate is issued after all final inspections have been approved.
    • This does not establish a countywide or unincorporated-area certificate-of-occupancy rule.
    “a certificate of occupancy will be signed”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Residential building permits within the Town of Jena, not unincorporated LaSalle Parish.

    • A $200 plan review fee is due when the completed application and drawings are returned.
    • All permit and inspection fees are due when the permit is approved and ready for pickup.
    • The page does not publish the complete fee schedule.

    plan review fee: 200 USD (Due when the application and construction drawings are returned.)

    “($200 plan review fee due at this time).”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Residential building-permit process within the Town of Jena, not unincorporated LaSalle Parish.

    • Applicants should check prior approvals such as flood-zone, zoning, and sewer approval.
    • Construction drawings are required; engineered drawings are required for structural steel or work outside the stated IRC scope.
    • Inspections must be requested 24 hours in advance.
    • A certificate of occupancy follows approval of all final inspections.

    inspection notice: >= 24 hours (Inspection requests must be made in advance.)

    “Please request inspections 24 hours in advance.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Partial — Residential construction permitting and inspection in the Town of Jena.
      “Please request inspections 24 hours in advance. Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed into the office. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move onto the next phase.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Local zoning — Municipal and other local zoning within LaSalle Parish; this aggregate cannot be established from the official pages opened.
  • Short-term rentals — Short-term rentals in LaSalle Parish.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Is LaSalle Parish a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

LaSalle Parish scores 78/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and sparse surroundings — about 13,248 people within a 30-minute drive.

Do you need a building permit in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?

LaSalle Parish generally requires a residential building permit, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Onsite Wastewater Program. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in LaSalle Parish?

Living in an RV on your own land in LaSalle Parish is allowed: Unincorporated LaSalle Parish: no county rule sets this, because Louisiana law gives zoning power only to certain counties, and LaSalle Parish has no zoning ordinance. The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing library.municode.com. Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits. The general parish zoning grant excludes Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster parishes. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?

Land in LaSalle Parish runs about $4,051 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in LaSalle Parish?

LaSalle Parish gets about 58.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 15.6% of years.

How remote is LaSalle Parish?

A representative private-land location has about 13,248 people within a 30-minute drive and 693,188 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in LaSalle Parish means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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