New Renovation & New Construction Permits in New Orleans, LA — August 2026

230 commercial building permits relevant to renovation & new construction contractors were issued recently in New Orleans, LA, representing $81,313,336 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.

Issued	Project	Value	Score
2026-07-29	Wilson althletic center - installation of mini-split condensing system in av closet and electrical closet. installation of associated electr 2950 Ben Weiner Dr New Orleans	$62,022	55
2026-07-29	Renovation of two-story building for a social club/lodge use 1600 Frenchmen St New Orleans	$80,850	45
2026-07-29	Installation of roof mounted solar panels. not eligible for solarapp 150 Zachary Taylor Dr New Orleans	$12,916	40
2026-07-29	Interior work only. no exterior work or exterior demolition under this permit. demolition of a mezzanine, exposed wiring, and all contents. 644 Bouny St New Orleans	$12,067	40
2026-07-29	To install one (1) double-faced aluminum sign to read “trashe vintage” per drawings stamped vcc approved 7/30/26: sign will measure: 20.75" 839 Chartres St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-29	These drawings and specifications describe the interior renovation to select spaces throughout level 01 at the royal sonesta located at 300 300 Bourbon St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-28	Full interior renovation of existing building. 1st floor will be a small medical offices and 2nd floor will be administration offices. 400 N Rampart St New Orleans	$4,000,000	90
2026-07-28	Plumbing work associated with non structural renovation of tenant space. 5400 Magazine St Ste 101 New Orleans	—	40
2026-07-28	This project entails the cosmetic renovation, ff&e upgrade, and bathroom reconfiguration, for an existing fully sprinklered 1850s historic l 3607 Magazine St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-28	Installing 14kw generac air cooled generator 13101 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans	$18,756	35
2026-07-28	Permit only to include approved outside area for amusement facility via planned development. building renovation completed under permit #25- 3940 Thalia St New Orleans	—	30
2026-07-27	Adding new rtu, modifying mechanical and electrical and adding structural support as required for new unit. *hvac upgrade, not for use or oc 3008 Holiday Dr New Orleans	$74,349	55
2026-07-27	Adding new light fixtures, electrical branch circuits, mc cable, wiring devices, and circuit breakers to an existing panel and service for a 3113 Magazine St New Orleans	$42,275	40
2026-07-27	Change of use from vacant to a full service restaurant. no work needed! 201 Baronne St Ste B New Orleans	$1,000	30
2026-07-24	Interior build-out of current whitebox space within fogelman dormitory hall located on tulane univirsity campus. the work includes replacing 27 McAlister Dr New Orleans	$409,537	75
2026-07-24	Renovation of finishes and interior case work to and existing starbucks coffee cafe on the interior of the marriott warehouse arts district 859 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans	$245,000	50
2026-07-24	Plumbing to renovation 718 Bourbon St New Orleans	—	40
2026-07-23	Renovation of a vacant section of existing building that currently includes an existing daycare center. 9290 Morrison Rd New Orleans	$305,000	70
2026-07-23	Plumbing remodel work for mcgehee high school auditorium. building a new bathroom and resetting fixtures. this work requires underground and 2343 Prytania St New Orleans	—	40
2026-07-23	Shoring up the right side of the community center as per plans. 5875 Canal Blvd New Orleans	$19,500	35
2026-07-23	Repair the brick column at the front of the building 907 S Peters St New Orleans	$10,420	35
2026-07-23	Permanent generator at good day. gas permit 25-26799-fgas. electrical permit 25-13443-serv note: generator included in vcc approved plans fo 433 Bourbon St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-23	Change of use to carryout restaurant (from a limited service restaurant (no table service) no construction work can be done under this permi 3868 Gentilly Blvd Ste A New Orleans	—	30
2026-07-23	Renovation of finishes and interior case work to and existing starbucks coffee cafe on the interior of the marriott warehouse arts district 859 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans	—	30
2026-07-22	Interior tenant fit-out (non-structural) 5400 Magazine St Ste 101 New Orleans	$600,000	65
2026-07-22	Renovation of the pool deck associated with building permit 26-06874-rnvs --- 8 new circuits 100 amps 2 Poydras St New Orleans	$33,044	40
2026-07-22	New accessible restroom in ground floor of existing bank. no change in use or occupancy, no change in egress routes, no enlargement of build 1100 S Carrollton Ave New Orleans	$37,560	35
2026-07-22	Renovation of the first floor of an existing university building used for intake and sorting of reference materials. work is limited to the 6801 Freret St, 1st Floor New Orleans	$47,872	35
2026-07-22	Ran gas lines for new construction. install 2 tankless gas w/h, stove and dryer 1660 N Roman St New Orleans	$2,500	35
2026-07-21	Existing parking lot. owner recently subdivided the property and they will no longer have entry access from st. charles avenue. replacing th 1047 Camp St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-21	All work to match existing all paint colors to match existing all materials to match in existing in shape, size, material and reveal to remo 826 Saint Louis St New Orleans	$1,200	35
2026-07-20	Electrical renovation of two second floor nursing units, to create behavioral health units. 5620 Read Blvd New Orleans	$450,000	75
2026-07-20	Minor non-structural restoration, waterproofing and roof patching. all work to be done as per plans. 211 S Lopez St New Orleans	$286,270	75
2026-07-20	Specialty restaurant interior renovation of the existing vacant tenant space to accommodate a new ice cream and popsicle shop. existing stru 3113 Magazine St New Orleans	$242,922	55
2026-07-20	Master bathroom remodel demo and haul away existing wet area including tub, wall surround and shower fixtures. demo and haul away existing v 1107 S Peters St Unit 522 New Orleans	$26,000	40
2026-07-20	Preventative maintenance. one-for-one, like-for-like, fixture exchange (led to led) for the exterior parking lot lights. the fixtures have r 4301 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans	$15,400	40
2026-07-20	Temporary electrical permit for financial office of contracting business. 16201 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans	$950	40
2026-07-20	Vacant lot to vacant limestone lot - not for parking 5212 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans	$23,500	35
2026-07-17	Install all electrical for unit. includes 17 circuits with a 150 amp subpanel. exceeding the scope of the permit or failure to obtain the pr 1431 Saint Louis St Apt 213 New Orleans	$1,430,121	95
2026-07-17	Repairs and maintenance to existing public swimming pool at a.l. davis pool facility, including repair of structural cracks, plumbing and re 2601 La Salle St New Orleans	$152,550	55
2026-07-17	Install electrical for church addition which includes conduit, wire, cable, lighting, receptacles and sub-panel 6 new circuits and 125 amps 1020 Forstall St New Orleans	$20,000	40
2026-07-17	Installation of a 200 amp construction loop 301 N Norman C Francis Pkwy New Orleans	$5,746	35
2026-07-16	Wire restaurant/bar renovations according to drawings 63 new circuits and 600 amps 718 Bourbon St New Orleans	$150,000	55
2026-07-16	Construction loop 718 Bourbon St New Orleans	$150,000	50
2026-07-16	Plumbing renovation 365 Canal St Ste 3100 New Orleans	—	40
2026-07-16	Remove existing slate roof. install new, s1 grade “cupa 14” slate roof with copper nails a flashings. please note: re-roofing permits do not 908-910 Bourbon St New Orleans	$49,000	40
2026-07-16	New construction 2163 Humanity St #A,B,C,D New Orleans	—	40
2026-07-16	To continue renovation work originally permitted under permit nos. 23-01006-vcgen 26-02980-vcgen as per materials stamped vcc approved 02/26 331 Dauphine St New Orleans	—	35
2026-07-16	This is a only a request for an updated certificate of occupancy or verification that the current certificate of occupancy remains valid. no 700 Frenchmen St New Orleans	—	30
2026-07-15	Interior tenant improvement. conversion of an existing coffee shop shop (chain) to a new coffee shop (chain). existing 1 story free-standing 7700 Maple St New Orleans	$200,000	55

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