Baton Rouge Commercial Building Permits: October 2026
East Baton Rouge Parish issued 28 commercial construction permits in October 2026, each at a separate project site, with $37.3 million in declared project value. A $22.0 million, two-story, 65,000 SF pre-K through 5th grade school building on an undeveloped site at 13431 Perkins Road carried most of it, followed by a $5.0 million renovation and addition that turns a 100-year-old building at 232 Lafayette Street downtown into new offices for Visit Baton Rouge.
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October’s largest projects
| # | Site | Project | Contractor | Permit value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13431 Perkins Rd | New 65,000 SF pre-K through 5th grade school building | Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge | $22.0M |
| 2 | 232 Lafayette St | Renovation and addition for new Visit Baton Rouge offices | Build Commercial Construction | $5.0M |
| 3 | 8125 Jefferson Hwy | New 6,074 SF building with three-lane drive-thru | DEI Incorporated | $4.0M |
| 4 | 5930 Plank Rd | New 1,971 SF Southern Classic Chicken restaurant | Lanco Construction | $1.8M |
| 5 | 9919 Jefferson Hwy | Nursing home remodel and 1,702 SF addition | Shelton Construction | $750K |
| 6 | 500 Rue de la Vie | Medical clinic modifications | Arkel Constructors | $750K |
| 7 | 4541 Durham Pl | New 5,686 SF early learning center | Keithan Emery Developments | $650K |
| 8 | 5580 Government St | Remodel into construction company office space | Grand Construction | $600K |
Also permitted: a new 15,865 SF parish activity center on the St. Aloysius Church campus on Stuart Avenue (no value stated on the permit), a $400,000 CRNA simulation lab in Saint Francis Hall on Brittany Drive, $215,000 in labor and delivery renovations at Woman’s Hospital, a leasing office remodel at The Grayson on East Boyd Drive, and a retail space on West Chimes Street converted to a hookah cafe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial building permits were issued in Baton Rouge in October 2026?
East Baton Rouge Parish issued 28 commercial construction permits across 28 project sites in October 2026, with $37.3 million in declared project value. Seven were permits for new commercial buildings.
What was the largest commercial building permit in Baton Rouge in October 2026?
The largest was a $22.0 million permit issued October 1, 2026 for a new two-story, 65,000 SF pre-K through 5th grade school building at 13431 Perkins Road.
What new commercial buildings were permitted in Baton Rouge in October 2026?
Seven new commercial building permits were issued, worth $28.5 million combined. They include the Perkins Road school, a 6,074 SF building with a three-lane drive-thru on Jefferson Highway, a Southern Classic Chicken restaurant on Plank Road, an early learning center on Durham Place, and a parish activity center at St. Aloysius Church.
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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, remodel, addition, and interior shell 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 October 1 through October 31, 2026. Data current as of November 10, 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.