Entrepreneurs and small business owners may have questions about starting a business in Jefferson Parish. JEDCO can help! Click on the PDF below to view a comprehensive start-up guide for Jefferson Parish.

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On May 7, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and officials from Jefferson Parish hosted a seminar designed to help business owners navigate local regulations and launch their next business venture as easily as possible. “START HERE! YOUR ROADMAP TO OPENING A BUSINESS IN JEFFERSON PARISH” provides step-by-step instructions to help business owners understand exactly what they need to do to begin operating in Jefferson Parish. Speakers from the Jefferson Parish Planning Department, Building Permits, Code Compliance & Enforcement, as well as the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, offered information on how to do business by the book, so business owners can focus on what’s most important to them: opening their doors in Jefferson Parish. Opening a new business can seem daunting, but in Jefferson Parish, it doesn’t have to be if you follow these guidelines.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
03:15 Zoning Requirements/Zoning Designation
17:10 Building Permit Process
35:50 Occupational Licenses
40:20 Code Enforcement Rules