Licensing

Each person pursing any trade, profession, occupation, vocation, calling or business in Terrebonne Parish is subject to the occupation license tax and must register with the Terrebonne Parish Sales Tax Department. This tax is due and payable on the date of commencement and renewed annually. The minimum application fee is $50.00 (January - June) or $25.00 (July - December). The license fee varies based upon the type of business and amount of business activity. The license will expire on December 31st of the year it is issued and must be renewed every year. If renewed after February 28th, penalty and interest will be added to the license fee.

Upon termination or transfer of business, the sales tax registration certificate and occupational license should be returned to the sales and use tax department noting the date of closure.

Applying for an Occupational License

Paper

• Download the license application .
• Print the application and fully complete it.
• Mail the completed application and payment. Make checks payable to Parish Sales Tax Fund.
  Terrebonne Parish Sales Tax Department
  P. O. Box 670
  Houma, LA 70361-0670