Sign Permit

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A permit is required in order to erect, construct, alter, or relocate a sign in the City of Shreveport.

Logon to MyGovernmentOnline.
- We use a third party application called MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for our online applications. If you have not used MGO before, please follow the Customer Portal Guide to set up an account.
- Once an account has been created follow the "Apply Online" link at the end of the instructions to start your application. For assistance in applying online, please follow the step by step Online Application Submittal Guide
- Ensure all items from the checklist are included in your application. Refer to the Application Checklist section of this page.
  - Completed Sign Permit Application.
  - Drawings.
- When selecting an Application Type, choose "Sign Permit Application".
- Once submitted you will receive a confirmation message and application number (i.e. APP-MPC-####). The Shreveport MPC will receive your application and review the application. You will be contacted for additional information or to progress to the next step.
Submit Payment.
- Once you have received your invoice, you may submit payment online at MyGovernmentOnline.com or in person on the first floor of Government Plaza at the cashier window. For assistance with making an online payment, please use the Online Payment Guide.
Await Zoning Inspector Approval.

At this time, the Zoning Inspector assigned to your case will review your application.
You will be contacted if staff have any questions or comments
Once the Zoning Inspector has completed your application, you will receive an email with a copy of your sign permit.
You may now begin work on your sign.

Application Checklist

For property inside the city limits. All fees are non-refundable.

Sign Type	Fee
A-Frame	$60
Attention Getting Device	$200
Billboard (New or Major Structural Modifications or Change in the Number of Faces)	$500
Billboard (Face Change)	No Charge
Billboard (New Electronic)	$500
Billboard Annual Review (Pre-Billboard)	$25
Canopy Sign (50 sf or less)	$60
Canopy Sign (51 sf or more)	$80
Electronic Message Sign	$200
Free Standing/Monument	$200
Marquee or Roof Sign	$150
Projecting Sign	$60
Public Information Event Sign	$150
Scoreboard	$200
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (60 sf or less)	$35
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (61 sf to 120 sf)	$55
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (121 sf to 250 sf)	$75
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (any size larger than 251 sf)	$110
Signs installed without a permit (ALL FEES DOUBLE)

Parish Fees

For property outside the city limits. All fees are non-refundable.

Sign Type	Fee
A-Frame	$30.00
Attention Getting Device	$100.00
Billboard (New or Major Structural Modifications or Change in the Number of Faces)	$200.00
Billboard (Face Change)	No Charge
Billboard (New Electronic)	$500.00
Billboard Annual Review (Pre-Billboard)	$12.50
Canopy Sign (50 sf or less)	$30.00
Canopy Sign (51 sf or more)	$40.00
Electronic Message Sign	$100.00
Free Standing/Monument	$100.00
Marquee or Roof Sign	$75.00
Projecting Sign	$30.00
Public Information Event Sign	$75.00
Scoreboard	$100.00
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (60 sf or less)	$17.50
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (61 sf to 120 sf)	$27.50
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (121 sf to 250 sf)	$37.50
Wall Sign or Awning Sign, Banner Exhibition Sign (any size larger than 251 sf)	$55.00
Signs installed without a permit (ALL FEES DOUBLE)

Shreveport Caddo Parish MPC