Baton Rouge Commercial Building Permits: August 2026
East Baton Rouge Parish issued 73 commercial construction permits across 44 project sites in August 2026, with $23.9 million in declared project value. Two jobs carried most of it: a $10.0 million, 40-door cross-dock warehouse on Tom Drive and a $6.3 million arts building at McKinley High School.
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August’s largest projects
| # | Site | Project | Contractor | Permit value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8601 Tom Dr | New 40-door cross-dock warehouse | Not listed | $10.0M |
| 2 | 800 E. McKinley St | New 13,334 SF arts building, McKinley High | Ratcliff Construction | $6.3M |
| 3 | 5551 Corporate Blvd | 26,882 SF office build-out | D&S Enterprise General Contractor | $2.0M |
| 4 | 8235 Greenwell St | New 5,475 SF church | ADO Construction | $1.3M |
| 5 | 1251 N. Ardenwood Dr | Renovation of a multi-unit complex (29 permits) | LECA Construction | $765K |
| 6 | 100 Woman's Way | Hospital education and support space | Arkel Constructors | $690K |
| 7 | 9 McDonald's locations | Kitchen equipment and vent hood upgrades | F. Baham Construction, Douglas Cook Enterprises, others | $610K |
| 8 | 7519 Corporate Blvd | 6,017 SF Jos. A. Bank build-out | GRB Service Systems | $500K |
Office build-outs stood out on Corporate Boulevard, where an accounting firm is finishing 26,882 SF at 5551 and Jos. A. Bank is building out 6,017 SF at 7519. Also permitted: an 18,005 SF replacement gym at St. Aloysius Catholic School, a 3,600 SF Florida Boulevard building becoming a grocery store, and a vanilla box on Plank Road being finished for a tenant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial building permits were issued in Baton Rouge in August 2026?
East Baton Rouge Parish issued 73 commercial construction permits across 44 project sites in August 2026, with $23.9 million in declared project value. Nine were permits for new commercial buildings.
What was the largest commercial building permit in Baton Rouge in August 2026?
The largest was a $10.0 million permit issued August 20, 2026 for a new 40-door cross-dock warehouse with office space at 8601 Tom Drive. The next largest was a $6.3 million arts classroom building at McKinley High School.
What new commercial buildings were permitted in Baton Rouge in August 2026?
Nine new commercial building permits were issued, worth $17.7 million combined. The largest were a cross-dock warehouse on Tom Drive, an arts building at McKinley High School, a 5,475 SF church on Greenwell Street, and an 18,005 SF replacement gymnasium at St. Aloysius Catholic School.
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Source: City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge building permit records (Open Data BR), analyzed by ELIFIN. Figures count commercial new building, shell, remodel, addition, and interior build-out permits. A project site is a unique street address with a qualifying permit. Project values are the construction values declared on permit applications and are not appraisals or sale prices. Trade-only permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas), signs, fences, occupancy certificates, demolitions, and residential permits are excluded. Contractor names are as listed on the permit record. Figures cover August 1 through August 31, 2026. Data current as of October 2, 2026.
Disclaimer: This content is derived from ELIFIN’s proprietary database and public records and is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Market conditions change. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an appraisal, valuation, tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult appropriate professionals before making real estate decisions.