Town of Maurice

Town of Maurice Business Guide

Starting a business in the Town of Maurice requires obtaining the appropriate licenses, permits, and utility services before opening for business. All business licenses and permits are processed through Maurice City Hall.

Maurice City Hall
405 Lastie Avenue
Maurice, LA 70555
Phone: (337) 893-6406

Building Permits

If you are constructing a new building or purchasing and renovating an existing property, you must obtain a building permit. Plans must be submitted to Maurice City Hall and approved by the town’s designated engineering firm.

Building Permits
Issued by appointment only
Phone: (337) 893-6406
Permit Technician: Nichole Bonin

Occupational License

Businesses operating within the Maurice town limits are required to obtain a Town of Maurice Occupational License.

Maurice City Hall
Phone: (337) 893-6406
Assistant Clerk: Nichole Bonin

Alcohol Permits

Businesses planning to sell alcoholic beverages must obtain both a Town of Maurice Alcohol License and the appropriate State of Louisiana permit.

Maurice City Hall
Phone: (337) 893-6406
Assistant Clerk: Nichole Bonin

Food Service & Health Requirements

Businesses involved in the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, or storage of food should contact the Vermilion Parish Health Unit 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 guidance and resources for new 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 town officials about any permits or approvals that may apply to your business.

Utility Services

Water & Sewer
Maurice City Hall
Phone: (337) 893-6406
Utility Clerk: Claire Meche

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

Electric Service
Entergy
Customer Account Setup
Phone: 800-368-3749
Power Outages
Phone: 800-968-8243

Telephone & Internet Providers

Garbage Collection

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