Moving Here - St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Dear Future Resident,
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to one of the most unique places in the state of Louisiana. Here in St. Charles Parish, we're proud of the rich cultural heritage we've passed on through strong families with a zest for life. We're proud of our diverse history. And we're especially proud of the work we do.

Our parish contains more than 20 industrial and energy facilities within its borders, as well as countless large and small businesses to serve residents, visitors and even the rest of the nation. With the largest tonnage port in the nation right here in St. Charles Parish, we help get goods to places around the world. And we produce a sizable portion of America's daily oil and petrochemical needs.

But we're also a Sportsman's Paradise, boasting amazing fishing spots, hunting areas and recreational lands such as the Bonnet Carre Spillway.

I want to encourage you to patronize the many businesses and special events here in St. Charles Parish by using this guide and website as a resource. Your parish government and its excellent employees stand ready to assist you in any endeavor you may be thinking of undertaking here in St. Charles Parish.

Sincerely,

Larry Cochran, St. Charles Parish President

If you have ideas about information to add to this resource, please contact the St. Charles Parish Public Information Office.

BUYERS

• Local Realtors List
• St. Charles Parish Mortgage Assistance Program

RENTERS

• Herald-Guide Classifieds
• NOLA.com Classifieds
• Craigslist
• Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Laws

BUILDERS

• Planning and Zoning Permits and Applications
• Rules of Construction (Planning and Zoning Ordinance of 1981)

RELOCATION RESOURCES

• Destination GNO

ELECTRICAL

• Entergy

NATURAL GAS

• Atmos

WATER

• Connecting Water Service
• Pay Your Water Bill (in person or online)

RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE

• General Information
• Get a Trash Can (online form)

PARISH SERVICES

• St. Charles Parish Public Works and Wastewater Department
  *Please note water, wastewater and garbage are charged on your water bill for one monthly payment.
• Mosquito Control
• Street Lighting
• Recycling Bins
• Residential Garbage Collection
• Local Roads

EMERGENCIES

• Be Prepared: Hurricane Preparation Information
• Know Your Risks: All-Hazards Guide
• Outdoor Warning Sirens

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

• Public Information Bulletin (government and services)
• Resource Directory (organizations and services)
  • Health Care (doctors, clinics, etc.)
  • Dental Care (dentists, orthodontists, etc.)
• Business Directory
• Parish Map and Geographic Information Systems

SERVICES

• K-12 Education (public and private)
• Sheriff's Office
• Fire Departments
• St. Charles Parish Hospital
• Public Assistance and Resources (Council on Aging, AgCenter, job seeking, etc.)
• Post Offices
• Libraries
• Doing Business Here

REPORT ISSUES

• Report an Issue or Request Service: Residential Garbage, Public Recycling Bins, Street Lighting, Mosquito Control
• Report an Animal Control Issue: Lost / Found, Cruelty Complaints
• Report a Drainage or Sewage Issue
• Report a Waterworks Issue or Request Service: Minor Leaks, Billing Help, Service
• Report a Planning and Zoning Issue: Code Complaints, etc.
• Report Fraud

GET IMPORTANT NOTICES AND INFORMATION

• St. Charles Parish E-Newsletters
• MyDOTD (interstate and state highway closures)
• SCP-TV (government access television)
• Social Media

MOST USED LOCAL ORDINANCES

• Code of Ordinances (entirety)
• Noise Ordinance
• Sign Ordinance
• Animal Ordinances
• Fireworks Ordinance
• Open Burning

PLANNING AND ZONING

• Planning and Zoning Department Main Page 
• Zoning Ordinance of 1981
• Permitting Brochure
• Floodplain Management
• Coastal Zone Management

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

• Parish Government Structure
• Parish President
• Parish Council
• 29th Judicial District Court
• Get Involved!
• Courthouse Security Rules

GOVERNMENT SERVICES / OFFICES

• Registrar of Voters
• Clerk of Court (court documents, vital records, property records, etc.)
• Assessor (property taxes)
• Constables
• Justices of the Peace
• District Attorney
• Office of Motor Vehicles (State)

RECREATION 

• Parks and Recreation Main Page
• Youth Sports
• Adult Sports
• Senior Citizen Activities
• Special Athletics
• Camps
• Parks and Recreational Facilities - Full List
• Ormond Spray Park

FUN STUFF

• Community Events 
• Attractions
• Restaurant Guide
• Parish History
• Special Events
• Adopt a Pet
• Fishing and Hunting Licenses
• River Region Arts and Humanities Council
• Community Education