Forms & Applications
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Hello and welcome to the City of Abbeville Tax and Permit Department. Below you will find the requirements for permitting in the City of Abbeville as well as various forms.
Account numbers are required for payment. if you are not sure of your account number please call 337.898.4213 or 337.898.4212 for assistance.
Pay online
Please complete all applications prior to submitting application. All paperwork should be uploaded when applying online.
Pay online
Please complete all applications prior to submitting application. All paperwork should be uploaded when applying online.
contractor’s portal
Contractors can track the progress of a permit here. NOTE: the contractor must have a Contractor’s ID in order to make updates to a permit. Please call the Tax and Permit Department to obtain a Contractor’s ID.
building permit information
New Construction, Additions, Renovations
Building Permit Applications
What do I need to complete my permit?
Building Permit Application
Mobile Home/Modular Home Application
Site Plan Example
commercial building permit additional information
Commercial Building Permit Guidelines and Ordinances
Erosion and Sediment Application
Landscaping Application
Self Contracting Affidavit - Notary Required
Tree Removal Application
State Fire Marshal Forms (Phone: 800-256-5452)
residential building permit additional information
Residential Building Permit Guidelines
Self Contracting Affidavit - Notary Required
mobile home/modular home permit additional information
Mobile Home/Modular Home Guidelines
Electrical Inspection - Completed by Licensed Electrician
Family Permission Affidavit - Notary Required
Mobile Home/Modular Home Restrictions - Corridor #1 Map
Mobile Home/Modular Home Restrictions - Address List
- Mobile Home – no more than 15 years old
- Mobile Home – 14 ft x 65 ft or larger
- Modular Home – 700 sq ft or larger
moving structure application and information
Moving Home / Large Structure Permit Application
Family Permission Affidavit - Notary Required
Requirements listed below:
- Building Permit and Moving Permit Required
- Moving company is required to provide a certificate of liability
- Moving company is required to provide a state contractor’s license
and/or DOTD yearly moving permit
demolition permit application and information
Demolition Permit Application
Contract for Contractors - Company Hired by Homeower
Contract for Homeowners - Owners Completing Demo
Asbestos Removal Guidelines
Family Permission for Demolition Affidavit - Notary Required
Occupational license Applications
Applications Required to Open New Businesses – Updated Feb. 2022
occupational licenses
Occupational License Application
Grease Trap Application
Sign Permit Application
Alcohol & Liquor License Notice of Intent Forms
Occupational License Packet (Door-to-Door Vendors)
Occupational License (Itinerant Vendors)
Occupational License Packet (Food Truck)
(not accepting applications at this time)
Billboard License Application
Electrical Inspection - Completed by Licensed Electrician
Annual Renewal Forms for Licenses & Taxes
Annual Chain Store Tax Report
Plumber's License
Bar Card (Every Two Years)
Alcohol License Renewal Information
Occupational License Renewal
Health Department and Sales Tax Documentation
Sales Tax Application (337-898-5732 or 337-898-5733)
- Complete and return to Vermilion Parish Sales Tax Office
- LA Secretary of State Website
City Fire Chief Inspection (337-898-4259)
Print and give to City of Abbeville Fire Chief
LA State Fire Marshal (225-925-4911)
Health Department Information (337-893-1438)
Additional Information
Additional permits and Inspections may be required
Special Events Application Packet
Cutting Pavement / Sidewalk Application
Culvert Permit Application
Electrical Permit Application
Water / Sewer Permit Application
2022 Electrical Inspection (Mobile Home, Occupational Lic, Fire Damage)
Checklists
Checklist for Occupational License and Building Permit
Google Maps
Instructions for Google Maps
To view each map individually, remove the check from the check box on the left side of the name of the map. For example, if you would like to see only the District A map, remove all checks from the remaining maps and only leave District A with a check. This will give you access to only the area considered District A. Unicorporated Islands are areas that have not been incorporated into city.
Google Map of Historical, Cultural, Main Street, and Corridor #1
Google Map of Municipal Elected Districts
Restrictions within the city limits
Click here to view a list of streets located in a Flood Zone
Click here to view List of Restricted Addresses for Mobile Homes or Modular Homes
Click here to view a Map of Corridor #1 (pdf)
Click here to view a list of streets located in Historical, Cultural, and Main Street Districts
Explanation of Zoning
- These are the only Commerical Zoning or Residential Zoning restrictions regulated in the City of Abbeville.
- Property restrictions may apply if
- stated in the subdivision guidelines (Clerk of Courts Office),
- listed in the closing contract (at time of purchase),
- and/or found in the documents below.
