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HVAC Permits in Shreveport and Bossier City: Rules and Fees

Both cities require a mechanical permit for most AC and heating equipment work, and both price it on the contract price: Shreveport starts at $30 and Bossier City at $40 for the first $1,000. Every rule and fee below was read from the city’s own page or form on November 11, 2026.

Published November 11, 2026 · Figures and rules checked against the sources listed at the end of this page.

The two cities side by side

Mechanical permit rules, read November 11, 2026
QuestionCity of ShreveportBossier City
When a permit is requiredMost HVAC work. The HVAC permit form covers replacements and additions to existing systems.Installation, alteration, replacement or repair of air conditioning units and distribution systems, vented heating units and warm air systems.
RepairsExempt: replacing a minor part that does not alter the equipment’s approval or make it unsafe.Permit required when a part or piece of equipment is replaced and the cost exceeds $300 including labor.
Fee, first $1,000 of contract price$30 (minimum, includes one inspection)$40 (minimum)
Each additional $1,000$5 up to $24,000, then $4$6
Contractor registrationRequired to perform air conditioning or heating work in the cityCurrent Bossier City registration required

What the permit costs on a typical job

These are the cities’ published formulas applied to round contract prices. Your contractor’s permit line may also include extra inspections or their own handling charge.

Permit fee by contract price
Contract priceShreveportBossier City
$3,000$40$52
$6,000$55$70
$10,000$75$94
$15,000$100$124

Sources: City of Shreveport “Permit Request for HVAC Permit” form; Bossier City “Mechanical Permit fees”. Shreveport charges $65 for each additional inspection.

Shreveport: how it works

  • Who issues it: the Permits and Inspections Division of Public Works, which processes mechanical permits and registers trade specialists.
  • How to apply: the city directs applicants to My Government Online for permits, payments and inspection requests.
  • What is exempt: the city’s 2026 guide lists portable heating and cooling units and the replacement of any minor part that does not alter the equipment’s approval or make it unsafe.
  • Starting without one: the HVAC form states double permit fees plus a $50 penalty.

Bossier City: how it works

  • What needs a permit: the city’s list includes air conditioning units, air conditioning and warm air distribution systems, and vented heating units.
  • Timing: permits are applied and paid for before any work starts.
  • Registration: the contractor provides a state license or a passed ICC mechanical master exam, photo identification and general liability insurance of at least $100,000. The master mechanical registration fee is $150.

What this guide does not cover

Only the City of Shreveport and Bossier City pages were read. Benton, Haughton, Blanchard and the unincorporated parts of Caddo and Bossier Parish may use different offices and fees, so ask the contractor which office issues the permit for your address. The state license threshold is covered on the license check page.

Sources and dates

Every figure and rule above names where it came from and the date it was read. If a source disagrees with a quote you receive, the quote wins: it reflects your house, your equipment and this week's demand. Prices are rechecked at least every six months.

  1. City of Shreveport, Permits & Inspections — read November 11, 2026
  2. City of Shreveport, “Your Guide to Building Permits & Inspections and the Metropolitan Planning Commission” (2026) — read November 11, 2026
  3. City of Shreveport, “Permit Request for HVAC Permit” form — read November 11, 2026
  4. City of Shreveport, Contractor’s Registration — read November 11, 2026
  5. Bossier City, Mechanical Permits & Registration — read November 11, 2026
  6. Bossier City, “Mechanical Permit fees” — read November 11, 2026
  7. Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Contractors Licensing Law (La. R.S. Title 37) and Rules, effective August 1, 2026 — read November 11, 2026

HVAC permit questions

Do I need a permit to replace an air conditioner in Shreveport?

Yes, in most cases. The City of Shreveport’s 2026 permit guide says a permit is required for most HVAC work, and the city’s HVAC permit request form covers replacements and additions to existing systems. The fee starts at $30 for the first $1,000 of contract cost, which includes one inspection (form read November 11, 2026).

Does an AC repair need a permit in Bossier City?

Bossier City says mechanical permits are required for repairs when a component part or piece of equipment is replaced and the cost of the repair or replacement exceeds $300 including labor. The permit has to be applied and paid for before the work starts (Bossier City Mechanical Permits & Registration page, read November 11, 2026).

How much is an HVAC permit in Shreveport and Bossier City?

Both cities price it on the contract price. On a $6,000 job the published formulas give $55 in Shreveport and $70 in Bossier City. Shreveport charges $65 for each additional inspection.

What happens if work starts without a permit in Shreveport?

The City of Shreveport’s HVAC permit form states that double permit fees plus a $50 penalty are assessed on any work started without first obtaining a permit.

Who pulls the permit, me or the contractor?

On a contractor job the contractor normally applies. Ask the company to name who is pulling the permit and to show you the permit number before work starts. Shreveport takes applications through My Government Online.