Permits and reporting problems
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Planning work on a house in Lake Charles, or want something fixed on your street? Here's where to go. Outside city limits, the parish handles permits and roads.
Report a problem
Mayor's Action Line
The city's one number for potholes, drainage, tall grass, missed pickups and other problems. You can also report online.
- Phone
- (337) 491-1346
- Online
- Mayor's Action Line page
Public Works
Streets, drainage and trash inside the city.
- Helpline
- (337) 491-1220
- Address
- 4200 E. Broad St, Lake Charles
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Property Standards
Enforces the city's property rules. Report a problem property through the Mayor's Action Line or call directly.
- Phone
- (337) 491-1295
Permits
Permit Center
Building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical permits, demolition permits and parade permits. Apply online.
- Address
- City Hall, 7th floor, 326 Pujo St
- Permits
- (337) 491-1294
- Zoning
- (337) 491-1542
- Apply
- mgoconnect.org
- Website
- Permit Center page
More city services
Licenses, records and the city's laws.
- Business license
- munilicense.com
- Public records
- Public records requests
- City code
- Code of ordinances
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