Tax & Permiting Department
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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.

building permits
when do I need a building permit?
A home owner or business owner is required to apply for a building permit before construction begins on a home or business. (this includes, but is not limited to new construction, additions, renovations, moving a structure (mobile home, shed, home, etc.), installing a generator and/or boring. click here to see what information or documentation is needed to apply for a building permit.
Please complete all applications prior to submitting application. All paperwork should be uploaded when applying online.
Occupational License
when do I need An Occupational License?
Occuational licenses are required when opening a business within the abbeville city limits. This included but is not limited to store front, online business, door to door sales, etc. Click here to see what information and documentation is needed to apply for an occupational license.
Please complete all applications prior to submitting application. All paperwork should be uploaded when applying online.
