Acadiana Services Directory
Quick-reference contacts and links for Lafayette and surrounding communities — utilities, city services, schools, permits, and more.
Cities & Communities
Lafayette
Community guide →City / Parish Government (LCG)
Permits & Inspections(Search "Development Services" on LCG site)
Solid Waste & Recycling
Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC)
Electricity & Water (LUS)
Internet & TV (LUS Fiber)(City-owned fiber — available within most of city limits)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Police – Non-Emergency (LPD)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Animal Control
Youngsville
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity (SLEMCO)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Internet – Cox / AT&T / LUS Fiber(Availability varies by address — check each provider)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Police – Non-Emergency (YPD)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Broussard
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity (SLEMCO)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Internet – Cox / AT&T(Check availability at your address)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Police – Non-Emergency
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Carencro
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity (SLEMCO)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Internet – Cox / AT&T(Check availability at your address)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Police – Non-Emergency
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Scott
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity (SLEMCO)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Internet – Cox / AT&T(Check availability at your address)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Duson
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity (SLEMCO)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Public Schools (LPSS)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Maurice
Community guide →Town Hall
Electricity(Contact town hall to confirm provider)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Public Schools(Maurice straddles the Lafayette/Vermilion Parish line — verify your attendance zone)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (LPSO)
Breaux Bridge
Community guide →City Hall
Electricity(Contact city hall to confirm provider)
Natural Gas (Atmos Energy)
Public Schools (St. Martin Parish)
Sheriff – Non-Emergency (St. Martin)
Regional Resources
Property, Taxes & Records
Lafayette Parish Assessor(Property values, homestead exemption, assessment appeals)
Property Tax Payment (LPSO)(Lafayette Parish Sheriff collects parish property taxes)
Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court(Conveyances, mortgages, public property records — contact LCG for current website)
FEMA Flood Map Service Center(Look up flood zones by address)
Louisiana Tax Commission(Statewide property tax info and homestead exemptions)
Permits & Contractors
LCG Permits & Inspections(Building, renovation, pool, fence, and occupancy permits)
Verify a Contractor License (LSLBC)(Always verify before hiring)
Schools & Education
Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS)
St. Martin Parish School Board(Breaux Bridge and St. Martin Parish areas)
Louisiana School Finder (State)(State school performance scores and school finder)
Internet & Cable Providers
LUS Fiber (Lafayette city / select areas)
Cox Communications
AT&T Internet / Fiber(Fiber in select areas — check availability)
Brightspeed (rural / outlying areas)
Moving & Address Updates
USPS Change of Address
Louisiana OMV – License Address Update
Voter Registration Update
IRS Address Change (Form 8822)
Homestead Exemption – Parish Assessor(File by Dec 31 of your purchase year to reduce property taxes)
Emergency & Public Safety
EMERGENCY
Lafayette Parish Sheriff – Non-Emergency
Lafayette Police – Non-Emergency
LCG Emergency Alerts (Rave / Code Red)(Search "emergency alerts" on LCG site to sign up)
Louisiana GOHSEP – Hurricane Preparedness
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This directory is provided as a convenience. Contact information and service providers change — always verify directly with the agency or provider. Utility providers serving specific addresses may vary; check with your provider to confirm.