Monthly permit report

New Orleans commercial building permits, May 2026

Biggest projects in May 2026

By declared value.

1600 Convention Center Blvd
Issued May 13 · 2 permits
$88.5M
A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 279,670 SQFT, CLASS A OFFICE BUILDING, FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE DEVELOPMENT IS A PARTIAL BLOCK BOUNDED BY HENDERSON STREET,…
commercialBuildingBroadmoor, Llc
555 Canal St
Issued May 19 · 8 permits
$39.3M
Marriott non structural renovation. Interior finish revisions and bathroom renovations. Hotel to remain open during renovations which will occur by floor. Approximately 8 floors…
commercialBuilding · Electrical · HVAC / MechanicalContinental Contractors, Inc.
5700 Morrison Rd

In May 2026, New Orleans issued 610 building permits on commercial and multifamily properties, on 227 projects, declaring $267M of work.
The busiest trade was electrical (312 permits), then HVAC/mechanical (146).
The most active contractor was Kerry Joseph Landry Jr., with 101 permits.
The largest project was at 1600 Convention Center Blvd, with $88.5M declared.
Half of the month’s permits were issued within 22 days of application.

Source: building permit records from official city open-data portals, checked daily. Data through October 28, 2026. How we count