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Do you need a dumpster permit in Houma, LA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Houma's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Houma, LA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Public Property Use Permit (PPUP), Terrebonne Parish Code Sec. 21-35
- Issued by
- Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) Planning and Zoning Department
- Fee
- $500.00 deposit (refundable balance after cleanup/inspection) for partial or full temporary road closures to place construction equipment or dumpsters; $250 non-refundable late fee if applied less than 14 days ahead
- Key rules
- Apply at least 14 days before use; no guarantee of approval. Sec. 19-15 separately makes it unlawful to place or maintain a solid waste bin/dumpster (defined as one 'maintaining a permanent site') on any sidewalk, street or public right-of-way (misdemeanor).
- Source
- library.municode.com · library.municode.com
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
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