New Orleans Commercial Building Permits: August 2026
Orleans Parish issued 41 commercial new-construction and renovation permits in August 2026, with $20.4 million in declared project value. A $12.8 million, two-story museum building at 1060 Magazine Street in the Warehouse District was the month’s only new commercial construction and its largest project.
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August’s largest projects
| # | Site | Project | Contractor | Permit value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1060 Magazine St | New two-story museum exhibit and collections building | Voelkel McWilliams Construction | $12.8M |
| 2 | 5342 St. Charles Ave | Jewish Community Center health club renovation | Woodward Design + Build | $2.2M |
| 3 | 500 Port of New Orleans Pl | Retail-to-restaurant conversion, new commercial unit | Perrier Esquerre Contractors | $1.9M |
| 4 | 939 Iberville St | Courtyard balcony restoration, French Quarter apartments | Centric Gulf Coast | $800K |
| 5 | 2700 Napoleon Ave | Ochsner outpatient surgery build-out | Clement Building Company | $625K |
| 6 | 3100 Banks St | Ground-floor commercial converted to 3 apartments | Hernandez Consulting | $300K |
| 7 | 500 Port of New Orleans Pl, Ste 158 | Jewelry store build-out | Tom Rectenwald Construction | $290K |
| 8 | 3525 Bienville Ave | Exterior wall stabilization | Woodward Design + Build | $226K |
Small operators were busy: four coffee concepts pulled build-out permits (Gravier Street, a vanilla box on Royal Street, Washington Avenue, and a tenant coffee bar on St. Charles Avenue), alongside a childcare renovation on Chef Menteur Highway and nine classrooms on Paris Avenue for an accelerated college program run with Bard College.
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Where the permits landed
| Area | Permits | Permit value |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown, Garden District & Carrollton | 13 | $3.1M |
| French Quarter | 8 | $1.0M |
| Mid-City, Gentilly & Lakeview | 8 | $1.0M |
| CBD & Warehouse District | 6 | $15.2M |
| Marigny & Algiers | 3 | $43K |
| New Orleans East | 3 | $55K |
| Orleans Parish | 41 | $20.4M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial building permits were issued in New Orleans in August 2026?
Orleans Parish issued 41 new-construction and renovation permits on commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily parcels in August 2026, with $20.4 million in declared project value.
What was the largest commercial building permit in New Orleans in August 2026?
The largest was a $12.8 million permit issued August 4, 2026 for a new two-story museum exhibit, storage, and collections building at 1060 Magazine Street in the Warehouse District. Next were a $2.2 million renovation at the Jewish Community Center on St. Charles Avenue and a $1.9 million retail-to-restaurant conversion at 500 Port of New Orleans Place.
What kinds of commercial projects were permitted in New Orleans in August 2026?
Mostly renovations: 40 of the 41 permits. Six were changes of use, including retail to restaurant on the riverfront, new tobacco and convenience retail, and ground-floor commercial converted to apartments on Banks Street. Four coffee concepts also pulled build-out permits.
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Source: ELIFIN proprietary database of City of New Orleans building permits, checked against the City’s open data permit records. Figures count new construction, structural renovation, and non-structural renovation permits (including change-of-use permits filed as renovations) on commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily parcels. Area groupings are ELIFIN’s. 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.