Sidewalk Repair Permit

A sidewalk repair permit is required to perform repairs to a City right of way.

Depending on the details and location of your work, you may need other building related permit or other permits to comply with the Code of the City of New Orleans.

The Department of Public Works will review all Sidewalk Repair Applications. Applications may be submitted to the One Stop on the 7th Floor of City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Rm. 7W03). Questions about the application can be directed (504) 658-8030. 

Fees

  • Sidewalk Repair
    • Canal St. (between Claiborne Ave & City Park Ave) Per City Code Sec. 146-186 . $20 application fee
    • Downtown Development District Per City Code Sec. 146-193 DDD approval will be required. $40 application fee
    • Vieux Carre’ Per City Code Sec.146-194  $0.60 per square foot, 90% refundable after one year.

Required Documents

  • If your application is for work in the following areas:
    • Canal St. (between Claiborne Ave & City Park Ave) Per City Code Sec. 146-186 Parks and Parkways’ approval will be required. Parks and Parkways is located at 2829 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122. (504) 658-3200
    • Downtown Development District Per City Code Sec. 146-193 DDD approval will be required. The DDD is located at 201 St. Charles Ave., #3912, New Orleans, LA 70170. (504) 561-8927
    • Vieux Carre’ Per City Code Sec.146-194 VCC approval will be required. Vieux Carre is located at 1300 Perdido St., Rm 7W03, New Orleans, LA 70112. (504) 658-7100
  • ​Once you have obtained any required approvals, please Apply Online submit the Sidewalk Repair Application to the One Stop at 1300 Perdido St. Rm,Rm  7W03, New Orleans, LA 70112.

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Contact

  • Questions about the application can be directed (504) 658-8030. 
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DPW Main Division

Email
1300 Perdido Street 6W03 New Orleans, LA 70112

9am—5pm
Monday—Friday

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