How to Apply for an Occupational License

Office location: Parish Government Building, 3rd Floor, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, LA

Bring legal description of property to obtain a zoning compliance; from the Planning and Development Office. (or fax legal description to the zoning office at 337-439-7091)

Submit application for occupational license. The basic fee in any category is $50.00; pro-rated after the first thirty days according to the first month's gross receipts.

Business classifications are listed inside business application form.

Register with School Board Sales Tax Office for a local sales tax number.
(2439 6th Street, Phone: 337-217-4280)

Register with LA Dept. of Revenue and Taxation for a state sales tax number. (15th Floor of Capital One Bldg., One Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA.  Contractors are also required to obtain a "certification of resident contractor" from the state if they are residents of LA, and a "certification of non-resident contractor" if they are based out of state, before obtaining their local license.  Phone: 337-491-2504)

Register with Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessors Office on the first floor of the Magnolia Building at 1011 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA (Ph: 337-721-3000).

If establishment serves food, obtain a Health Unit approval from the Calcasieu Parish Sanitation Department, 3236 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA (Ph:337-480-2550)


Any questions contact: Carolyn Rashall, License Coordinator at 337-721-3640, or for calls outside our local calling area, our toll free number is : 1-800-826-6092.