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

Boil Water Advisory

Due to emergency repairs requiring water to be shut off, all customers south of Port Street extending to Cash Saver Grocery Store are under a boil water advisory until further notice. Our crew has worked diligently, and those customers who are affected should have...
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Water Service Advisory – Southside Area

Due to a vehicle accident involving a fire hydrant near the intersection of Berard Street and South Main Street in St. Martinville, water levels in the Denbas Water Tower are gradually depleting, resulting in reduced water pressure throughout the city. City crews are...
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Power Outage Update

Last night’s power outage was a difficult experience for many of our residents, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it caused to you and your families. Based on our assessment, we believe that severe weather conditions, specifically lightning around 2:00...
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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded

The system wide boil water advisory has been rescinded. As always, we appreciate your patience.
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Boil Water Advisory

Due to repairs the entire water system is under a boil water advisory until further notice.
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Water Outage Planned

Due to a leak that cannot be isolated, water will be shut down city wide tonight at 10:00 PM April 19, 2026. Once service is restored all customers will be under a boil water advisory until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Boil Advisory Rescinded

All boil water advisories have been rescinded system wide.
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Boil Water Advisory

Water has been restored city wide. A boil water advisory is in effect city wide until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Boil Water Advisory

Due to a leak on Columbus Street the following areas have been isolated: Columbus Street from Compromise Street to Madison Street. Compromise Street Burdin Street Railroad Avenue These areas will be under a boil water advisory until further notice.
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Water Outage Planned

Due to hydrant maintenance the ENTIRE water system will be shut down tomorrow Friday April 10th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Boil water advisory will be in effect once service is restored until further notice.
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