Lincoln Parish Building Departments (Louisiana)

Lincoln Parish Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Lincoln Parish building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Lincoln Parish building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.

Ruston Planning and Zoning Department Ruston LA 701 East Tennessee Avenue 71270 318-251-8644


Lincoln Parish Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Lincoln Parish, LA including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Lincoln Parish building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.

Lincoln Parish Assessor's Office Ruston LA 307 North Homer Street 71270 318-251-5140


Lincoln Parish Treasurers and Tax Collectors are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue in LA. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains and updates records on every parcel in the district, as well as maintaining certain building and zoning records. These records include building valuations, zoning boundaries, and building construction. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep documents on Lincoln Parish property taxes, including property tax assessments, defaults on property taxes, and tax liens. The office may also maintain information on property auctions and a property's prior liens or foreclosures. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access their Lincoln Parish building records, including documents on building and zoning.

Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office Ruston LA 100 West Texas Avenue 71270 318-251-5111

Ruston City Treasurer Ruston LA 401 North Trenton Street 71270 318-251-8651