Occupational License

Beginning January 1st, 2026, Occupationals are going cashless. Payments will be accepted by check, money order, or credit card only.

**Occupationals Closed 12 pm-1 pm for lunch Monday-Thursday**

Occupation;a tax license information is available in the links below

Occupational Tax Application Form

Occupational License Renewal Instructions

OLT Manual 2023

Classification List and Calculation Tables

Penalty & Interest Calculation Tables

Mail the payment to:

P.O. Box 379,
St. Martinville, La. 70582

We only accept checks or money orders by mail and cash in person payments.

  • All occupational licenses expire in December each year. They are deemed delinquent after March 1st of the following year, and all penalties apply thereafter.
  • Any business within the city limits must present current information to City Hall’s Planning and Zoning department before renewal letters are sent.

If you have any further questions or need to update any information, contact the occupational department with the form below.

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Send a message to occupationals for more information

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Public Notices

January Council Meeting Rescedule

The Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Martinville have canceled the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026 at City Hall, 120 S. New Market St., St. Martinville, Louisiana. Due to Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, the next regular meeting will be...

Council Meeting Time Change

The following ordinance was adopted December 15, 2025 and will become effective January 20, 2026 Ordinance 25-17 by the City Council of the City of St. Martinville changing the meeting time for the regular meetings of the City Council from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30...

Bid Date Change

ADDENDUM NO. 2DATE: November 4, 2025TO: Prospective BiddersFROM: Joshua Laborde, P.E.              C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, LLC              135 Regency Square             Lafayette, LA 70508 PROJECT: St. Martinville Main Street Sidewalk Enhancement Project...

Household Hazardous Waste Day

On Saturday October 18, 2025, St Martin Parish residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste for proper collection. For more information click this link. Household Hazardous Waste Day

Unauthorized Food Sales Enforcement

Ordinance prohibits food sales without an occupational license/permit.  Anyone found in violation of the ordinance will be issued a $500.00 citation and be shut down immediately....

Mobile Device App Available

The city provides up to the minute notifications and news on our mobile app. Search for City of St Martinville by OCV and stay informed!

Upcoming Changes to the Utility Online Portal

Please be advised of the important updates that the city's utility billing software company will be implementing (this change is not from the city and is directly from the software company):Effective Sunday, June 1, 2025, we will be discontinuing our Guest...

Public Notice 03/26/2025

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND  NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS   March 26, 2025   City of St. Martinville   P.O. Box 379/120 S. New Market Street   St. Martinville, La. 70582   337-394-2230   These notices shall satisfy two separate...

Public Notice 01/28/2025

 Update: Water is back on and a boil advisory is effect until further notice for customers from the Ville store to the end of Catahoula Hwy  Original: City of St. Martinville will be cutting the water off at approximately 2 PM today (1/28/2025) from the Ville store to...

Public Notice 09-05-2024

The Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Martinville will hold a Special Meeting at City Hall, 120 New Market Street, St. Martinville, on Monday, September 9, 2024 at noon to approve resolution to adopt the required LCDBG program policies and procedures as they...