Remodel & addition permits in New Orleans, LA: May 2026
272 remodel & addition permits were filed in New Orleans, LA in May 2026, 19% more than in April (228). New Orleans, LA ranked 33rd of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 158 permits, 58% of the month.
- 264 permits listed a job value; 45% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Thursday, May 14, with 31; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $40,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 244 |
| January 2026 | 239 |
| February 2026 | 201 |
| March 2026 | 249 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 272 |
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 158
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 38
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 75
- $10,000 to $50,000: 71
- $50,000 to $250,000: 74
- Over $250,000: 44
Remodel & addition permits in May 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,007
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,809
- Portland, OR: 2,627
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,280
- New York, NY: 2,034
- San Francisco, CA: 1,549
- Columbus, OH: 1,384
- Miami, FL: 1,109
- Austin, TX: 989
- San Diego, CA: 931
- Boston, MA: 854
- Pittsburgh, PA: 713
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Source: Data: City of New Orleans Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.