Act 239 – Requires permits and inspections for roof construction and reroofing of residential and commercial structures for projects starting on or after August 1, 2025.

 

Act 422 – Makes it a violation of state law for contractors to:

• Begin work without a permit

• Begin work before the permit is issued

• Misrepresent the value or scope of work

• Failure to obtain inspections as required by law

• Failure to have written contract signed and dated by all parties

 

Contractors must now operate in Louisiana under the licensed business name as registered with the State Licensing Board for Contractors. This change requires that all bids, contracts, business transactions, etc. must be performed in the name as it appears on the contractor’s current license or registration. Thus, a contractor may now use a “DBA” only if its license provides for the alternative name.

 

Effective January 1, 2026, contractors performing residential roofing work over $7,500 must hold either a residential roofing license or a residential construction license with roofing subclassification. Work performed without the proper licensing may result in fines, and jobs in progress are subject to cease-and-desist orders.

 

The Enforcement Division of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will ensure contractors comply with these laws. These are State Laws, not City of Monroe ordinances. The City of Monroe is required to follow and enforce them just like every other parish and municipality in Louisiana. Contractors and Homeowners are encouraged to review the new requirements and ensure all projects comply with Act 239 and Act 422.