Abbeville Fire Department – Now Hiring!

Are you ready to serve your community and make a real difference? The Abbeville Fire Department is currently accepting applications for new team members!

This is your opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals committed to keeping Abbeville safe. Applications are available at our main station, located at 210 Vermilion Street.

Notice of Delinquent Tax

The City of Abbeville will hold its annual Tax Sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Council Meeting Room at City Hall (101 North State Street). The sale will continue each legal day thereafter until all listed properties are addressed.

This sale involves the tax sale title of immovable properties with delinquent taxes assessed for the year 2024, along with accrued interest, cleanup fees, and other applicable costs. Properties listed are those with unpaid tax debts to the City of Abbeville.

Applications Now Open for the 2025–2026 Abbeville Mayor’s Youth Council

The City of Abbeville is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025–2026 Mayor’s Youth Council!

This program is open to students entering grades 8–12 who live in Vermilion Parish. Whether you’re passionate about your community, interested in local government, or just want to make a positive impact, this is your chance to get involved!

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates 37 Years of Community at Parker Hebert Park

Parker Hebert Park, celebrating both a series of recent park improvements and 37 years of community impact.

Originally opened on May 18, 1988, Parker Hebert Park was named in honor of former Councilman Parker Hebert — a dedicated public servant who committed his life to the betterment of Abbeville and the youth of Vermilion Parish. As co-founder of Little League Baseball and Vermilion Biddy Basketball, and a key figure in the development of A.A. Comeaux Park, Mr. Hebert left a lasting mark on recreation in our city. He served 12 years on the Abbeville City Council, including four years as mayor pro-temp.
Now, 37 years later, the park continues to thrive as a place for families to gather, play, and create lasting memories.

Improving Abbeville by Targeting Blighted Properties

The City of Abbeville has once again been awarded funding through the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Clearance Program!
This federal program provides critical support to communities for the clearance and demolition of unsafe, abandoned, or blighted structures — helping cities like ours revitalize neighborhoods and improve quality of life.

Abbeville’s 175th Celebration – Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future

On March 13th, the City of Abbeville proudly celebrated 175 years since its incorporation! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Magdalen Square and to those who tuned in on the city’s YouTube channel as we unearthed the time capsule buried 30 years ago in honor of this historic milestone.

Councilman Francis Plaisance Sworn In to Represent District B

Just before the start of the regularly scheduled  April 15th City Council meeting, the City of Abbeville swore in Councilman Francis Plaisance to represent District B.

This moment marked both a new chapter and a familiar face for the Council. Councilman Plaisance is a seasoned public servant who previously served on the Abbeville City Council for an impressive 16 years, from 2006 to 2022. His return follows the March 29th special election, in which he was elected to once again represent the residents of District B.

Abbeville Fire Department Earns Improved Rating from PIAL

The City of Abbeville is proud to share that the Abbeville Fire Department has earned an 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟐 from the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) — up from the previous rating of 3!

Utility Customer Warning:
Third Party Payment Site

We have identified a website that falsely claims to be an official online payment portal for the City of Abbeville. Please be aware that if you choose to use a third-party website like Doxo.com to pay your utility bills there is a delay in receipt of the payment to your account. This delay could lead to late fees and disconnection of your utility services. We do not endorse Doxo.com or its affiliates and cannot waive additional charges or issues caused by using their service.

We strongly recommend using the City of Abbeville’s official payment portal for online transactions.