Town of Maurice Business Guide
BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMITS
Every business operating in the city limits of Maurice must have the proper licenses and permits. Licenses and permits are obtained through Maurice City Hall located at 405 Lastie Ave., Maurice, LA 70555. The following is contact information for obtaining proper business licenses and permits:
If you are planning to build or purchase and renovate a building, you will need a building permit and your plans will need to be submitted to Maurice City Hall and then approved by Primeaux, Touchet Associates.
CONTACT
Building Permits issued by appointment only
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Permit Tech.
If within the City Limits, you need to obtain a Town of Maurice Occupational License.
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk
If you are planning on selling alcohol, you will need a Town of Maurice Alcohol License and a State Permit.
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk
Firms engaged in handling, processing, packaging and warehousing of food should contact the City and State Departments of Health
CONTACT
Vermilion Parish Health Unit
2501 Charity Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-1443
Department of Health and Hospitals provides additional information on their website for new businesses.
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/632/n/228
Certain other local permits may be needed, depending on the type of business. When you register for your occupational license, be sure to ask what permits are required.
To set up Utilities in the city limits:
Water & Sewage
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Claire Meche, Utility Clerk
GAS
CONTACT
CenterPoint Energy
Customer Account Set Up—800-477-0177
Electricity
CONTACT
Entergy
Customer Account Set Up—800-368-3749
Loss of Power--800-968-8243
Telephone and Internet service providers in the Town of Maurice:
AT & T (800) 288-2020
COX Communications (337) 893-3376
Trash Can and Set Up Services for the Town of Maurice:
CONTACT
Waste Connections
(Contracted by VPPJ)
(337) 873-3986
