Handyman License Requirements in Livingston, LA
The Town of Livingston (Livingston Parish) charges an Occupational License Tax based on gross receipts, due January 1 and late after the last day of February (Town Hall, 225-686-7153). Building permits go through South Central Planning at mypermitnow.org. Livingston Parish separately levies its own occupational license tax on each business (Parish Code Sec. 42-31).
Livingston requirements
The Town of Livingston (Livingston Parish) charges an Occupational License Tax based on gross receipts, due January 1 and late after the last day of February (Town Hall, 225-686-7153). Building permits go through South Central Planning at mypermitnow.org. Livingston Parish separately levies its own occupational license tax on each business (Parish Code Sec. 42-31).
Source: library.municode.com · library.municode.com · checked November 8, 2026
Local business license
Required
- Name: Town of Livingston Occupational License Tax (gross-receipts based)
- Office: Town of Livingston Town Hall (permit/office phone (225) 686-7153)
- Fee: Based on taxable gross receipts per state table (minimum tax applies); due Jan 1, delinquent after last day of February
"TOWN OF LIVINGSTON OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX APPLICATION (The tax is due January 1 for existing businesses and is delinquent after the last day of February.)"
Source: cdn.myocv.com · checked November 8, 2026
Local contractor or handyman license
None found on official sources
- Name: No town contractor registration found; building permits via Town Permit Department with South Central Planning (mypermitnow.org)
- Trigger: building permit (occupancy, sheds, new homes, pools, electrical rebuilds)
"The Town of Livingston Permit Department partners with South Central Planning to ensure all structures in the town are built in compliance with the International Building Code ... To apply for a permit online, visit www.mypermitnow.org."
Source: townoflivingston.com · checked November 8, 2026
County: Livingston Parish
The Louisiana rule
Regulator: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), incl. its Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee; State Plumbing Board of Louisiana for plumbers
Home improvement work on an existing residential structure requires an LSLBC Home Improvement registration when the project value is $7,500 or more (statute per Act 178 of 2024: '$7,500 or more but less than $50,000'; LSLBC Types of Licenses page: 'seven thousand five hundred dollars or more'). Note: LSLBC FAQ still words it 'exceeds $7,500 but not exceeding $50,000' - official sources conflict on whether exactly $7,500 is covered; statute/Act digest says 'or more'. Over $50,000 home improvement requires a Residential Construction license. Total project value = labor + materials no matter who supplies materials. EXCEPTION TO THE EXEMPTION: since Jan 1, 2026 (Act 422 of 2025) any work on any portion of a residential roofing system requires a Residential Roofing or Residential Construction license (no dollar floor stated in the Act digest). Mold remediation $7,500+ needs a Mold license; commercial electrical/mechanical/plumbing over $10,000 needs a commercial license; asbestos/hazardous/lead abatement from $1.
What counts toward it: labor+materials
"or to structures which are adjacent to such residence or building for which the project value is seven thousand five hundred dollars or more."
Source: lslbc.louisiana.gov · lslbc.louisiana.gov · legis.la.gov · checked November 2, 2026
State registration
Home Improvement Registration (LSLBC) for home improvement projects $7,500 to under $50,000; since Aug 1, 2024 registrants may not perform structural work or build outbuildings; written contract required.
Source: lslbc.gov · legis.la.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Insurance and bond
Net worth requirement $25,000 (home improvement) / $50,000 (residential) per Act 422 of 2025.
Source: legis.la.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Forming an LLC in Louisiana
State filing fee: $125.
Source: static.sos.la.gov · checked November 2, 2026
What to do, in order
- Read the Louisiana rule and confirm with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), incl. its Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee; State Plumbing Board of Louisiana for plumbers.
- Line up the Livingston items listed on this page.
- Get your insurance and rate in place before the first paid job.
Nearby places
Rules change. This page shows what official sources said on the dates above. It is not legal advice.
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