At some of the highest elevations in the region and with access to U.S. I-49 at two points via LA 24 south and LA 1 and LA 308 East/Southeast, Thibodaux is great place to expand or locate your business. Home to Nicholls State University and the Louisiana Technical College-Thibodaux campus, Thibodaux offers a trained and educated workforce. Thibodaux is also part of the Houma/Thibodaux MSA, one of the strongest economies in Louisiana and ranked nationally at 33rd of Best Places by the Forbes/Milken Institute.
Learn more about expansion and relocation resources below.
Bonnie Lafont - Director of Grants and Economic Development
Post Office Box 5418
Thibodaux, LA 70302
Phone: (985) 446-7606
Fax: (985) 493-8756
Email: grants@ci.thibodaux.la.us
Online: www.ci.thibodaux.la.us
Bill Peperone
Community Developer for Bayou Region
5353 Essen Lane, Suite 120
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (504) 840-2562
Email: vpepero@entergy.com
Complete a simple form and receive by mail a comprehensive report of all necessary permits and licenses for your business| In order to obtain an Occupational License from the City of Thibodaux the following steps must be taken before submitting an application, required attachments and payment to the Tax Collector: | |||||||||
| Obtain an Occupational License packet (Required) Obtain an Occupancy Permit (Required) Obtain a Board of Health Permit Register for Sales Tax Approval for Electrical & Plumbing License |
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| OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE | |||||||||
You may obtain an Occupational License Packet from the Tax & License Department office in City Hall or you may use the online packet in the following manner:
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| OCCUPANCY PERMIT | |||||||||
| You must contact the City Inspector to obtain an Occupancy Permit. | |||||||||
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| BOARD OF HEALTH | |||||||||
| All new businesses may be required to obtain a Board of Health Permit prior to obtaining an Occupancy Permit: | |||||||||
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| TAX REGISTRATION | |||||||||
| All new businesses must contact the following agency: | |||||||||
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| Contact the following offices to verify if your business will require submittal of monthly sales tax. | |||||||||
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| ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING LICENSE | |||||||||
| You must contact the Electrical & Plumbing Inspector. | |||||||||
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| It is the applicant’s responsibility to check with the above authorities on the necessity for additional permits & licenses. | |||||||||
