City of Abbeville

City of Abbeville Business Guide

Starting a business in the City of Abbeville requires obtaining the appropriate licenses, permits, and utility services before opening for business. The information below will help guide you through the process.

Building Permits

If you are constructing a new building or purchasing and renovating an existing property, you must first obtain a building permit.

City of Abbeville – Tax & Permit Department
101 N. State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 898-4213
Contact: Donna Baudoin

Occupational License

Businesses operating within the Abbeville city limits are required to obtain a City Occupational License.

City of Abbeville – Tax & Permit Department
101 N. State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 898-4213
Contact: Donna Baudoin

Utility Services

To establish water, sewer, and electric service within the city limits, contact:

City of Abbeville – Utility Collections
101 N. State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 898-4218
Contact: Varchell Brailey

Natural Gas Service

CenterPoint Energy
Customer Account Setup
Phone: 800-477-0177

Telephone & Internet Providers

Garbage Collection

Waste Connections
(Contracted by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury)
Phone: (337) 873-3986

Alcohol Permits

Businesses planning to sell alcoholic beverages must obtain both a City Alcohol Permit and the appropriate State of Louisiana Alcohol Permit.

City of Abbeville – Tax & Permit Department
101 N. State Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 898-4213
Contact: Donna Baudoin

Food Service & Health Requirements

Businesses involved in the handling, processing, packaging, preparation, or storage of food should contact the Vermilion Parish Health Unit and the Louisiana Department of Health for licensing and regulatory requirements.

Vermilion Parish Health Unit
2501 Charity Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 893-1443

The Louisiana Department of Health also provides additional information and resources for new food-service businesses through its website.

Additional Permits

Depending on the nature of your business, additional local, parish, state, or federal permits may be required. When applying for your Occupational License, be sure to ask the Tax & Permit Department about any permits or approvals that may apply to your business.