Lafourche Parish Government

What Lafourche Parish Government does

Lafourche Parish Government is the local governmental authority for Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, operating under a Home Rule Charter with a Parish President and nine-member Parish Council. The entity serves approximately 95,056 residents (2022 census) across 1,474 square miles, headquartered in Thibodaux at 402 Green Street with a secondary administrative office in Mathews (Raceland). It delivers essential public services through roughly 17 departments and service units spanning Public Works, Emergency Preparedness, Finance, Human Resources, Permits and Planning, Coastal Zone Management, Animal Shelter, Head Start, Veterans Affairs, Recreation, and Solid Waste. Operations are delivered through two main government complexes, six Public Works field offices distributed across Thibodaux, Choctaw, Raceland, Bayou Blue, Lockport, and Galliano, and a portfolio of online service portals.

The technology infrastructure centers on a WordPress-based public website integrated with multiple third-party SaaS platforms: Everbridge for emergency alert notifications, NOVAtime for employee timekeeping, MyPermitsNow.org for permit submissions, iWorQ for Public Works service requests and nuisance complaints, and Petco Love Lost for the Animal Shelter. Financial transparency is published through a Socrata-hosted dashboard (lafourchegov.finance.socrata.com) and bidding/RFPs are processed via Central Auction House. The architecture is commodity SaaS oriented toward citizen self-service and internal workforce operations; there are no proprietary technology products or documented AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through property taxes and sales taxes on parish residents and businesses, supplemented by occupational license fees ($25 for retail/service businesses, $50 for contractors and professionals, $100–$200 for peddlers), public records copy fees ($0.50 per page), and federal/state grants including CPRA matching grants ($1.2 million for coastal restoration), FEMA disaster assistance, and Head Start allocations. The parish's tax base is anchored by Port Fourchon, a strategic Gulf of Mexico port handling up to 18% of national oil supply and servicing 90% of Gulf of Mexico deepwater production, with 9 of the top 10 parish taxpayers operating from port facilities; agricultural production contributes a further $250 million economic impact across sugar, cattle, and citrus. As a political subdivision of Louisiana, the entity is not commercially owned, has no shareholders, and is not a candidate for private equity, venture capital, or M&A — it is a public-sector operating entity whose financial profile is tax-funded and budget-disclosed rather than market-disclosed.

Name

Lafourche Parish Government

Legal name

Lafourche Parish Government

Website

https://lafourchegov.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lafourche Parish Government is the local government authority for Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, serving approximately 95,056 residents across 1,474 square miles with essential public services including emergency preparedness, public works, coastal zone management, permits, social programs, and economic development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Public Finance Activities (92113), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public works infrastructure
• Emergency preparedness services
• Community development programs
• Permit and planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thibodaux

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property and Sales Tax Revenue: Lafourche Parish Government generates primary revenue through property taxes and sales taxes collected from residents and businesses operating within the parish, which fund essential government services and infrastructure.
2. Business and Occupational Licenses: The parish collects fees for business licenses including $25 for retail/service businesses and $50 for contractors, wholesale, lending, and professional services. Peddler fees range from $100-$200.
3. Federal and State Grants: Lafourche Parish receives federal and state funding including CPRA parish matching grants ($1.2 million awarded), Head Start program funding, and disaster relief funds from FEMA for recovery efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lafourche Parish Government provides local government services to the residents and businesses of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, including public works infrastructure, emergency preparedness, permits and planning, community programs (Head Start, Brief Therapy, Animal Shelter, Veterans Affairs), solid waste collection, recreation, and economic development support. Services are delivered through physical offices, field offices, and online portals such as MyPermitsNow and iWorQ. Funding comes from property and sales taxes, federal/state grants, and licensing fees.

Product overview

Lafourche Parish Government operates a unified web portal as its primary digital product, connecting residents to parish services and departments. The platform encompasses core service modules including Public Works service requests, Permits and Planning applications, Animal Shelter management, Solid Waste services, Head Start early education, and Brief Therapy mental health services. The portal architecture integrates multiple third-party platforms including iWorQ for service requests, MyPermitsNow for permit submissions, and Petco Love Lost for animal shelter operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Program Free preschool education program for eligible children aged 3-5, providing early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services across Lafourche Parish.
• Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Services Animal shelter providing care, safety, and shelter for animals that are abandoned, lost, or surrendered, with an online adoption platform integrated with Petco Love Lost for lost and found pet reporting.
• Brief Therapy Center Services Behavioral health counseling offering eight sessions of therapy to Lafourche Parish residents, funded by the Opioid Abatement Fund.
• Public Works Service Request Portal Online work order submission system for streets, drainage, garbage collection, street lighting, and nuisance abatement, allowing residents to submit and track service requests.
• Permits and Planning Online Portal Digital platform for submitting permit applications for residential, commercial, and trade permits, with checklists, forms, and online submission through MyPermitsNow.
• Solid Waste Management Services Garbage collection and recycling services for parish residents, with online service request submission for nuisance complaints, contracted to River Birch Renewable Energy.
• Veterans Affairs Services Services and benefits assistance for veterans, delivered through the Veterans Affairs Office with locations in Thibodaux and Mathews.
• Community Action Programs Programs improving the lives of Lafourche Parish low-income families, including LIHEAP energy assistance and CSBG services across Thibodaux, Mathews, and Cut-Off offices.
• Recreation Programs and Facilities Recreation programs and facilities across multiple recreation districts (Lockport, Raceland, South Lafourche, Thibodaux, Gheens, Bayou Blue), providing enjoyable and healthy activities for residents.
• Emergency Preparedness and Alert Services Emergency planning and Everbridge-powered alert notifications for severe weather, disasters, and critical parish announcements affecting Lafourche Parish residents.
• Coastal Zone Management Services Protection and enhancement of the natural coastal ecosystems of Lafourche Parish through coastal restoration projects such as the Golden Meadow Marsh Creation Phase 2 (CPRA-funded).
• Business and Occupational Licensing Licensing for businesses operating within Lafourche Parish, including $25 retail/service licenses, $50 contractor/wholesale/lending/professional licenses, and $100-$200 peddler fees, plus Industrial Development Board economic development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles up to 18% of nation's oil supply through Port Fourchon
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Greater Lafourche Port CommissioncoreOthersThe Greater Lafourche Port Commission oversees Port Fourchon, which handles up to 18% of the nation's oil supply and services 90% of Gulf of Mexico deepwater production. This is a critical economic partnership for the parish's oil and gas industry.
• LSU AgCenter for LafourcheminorOthersAgricultural extension services partnership providing research and education support for the parish's agricultural industry including sugar, citrus, and beef production.
• Port FourchoncoreOthersPort Fourchon is a state-of-the-art port facility located at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche at the Gulf of Mexico with 1,300 developed acres and waterways up to 28 feet deep. Over 250 companies operate from the port.
• River Birch Renewable EnergycoreOthersContracted solid waste management partner providing garbage collection services, roll-off containers, and recycling services for Lafourche Parish residents.
• Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP)coreOthersLOOP is the land base for Louisiana Offshore Oil Port which handles 10-15% of the nation's foreign oil and is connected to 50% of U.S. refining capacity.
• EverbridgecoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency alert system provider enabling Lafourche Parish to send urgent notifications to residents about severe weather, disasters, and critical announcements via the Everbridge platform.
• CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)majorOthersState agency providing $1.2 million in parish matching grant funding for Golden Meadow Marsh Creation Phase 2 coastal restoration project.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)majorOthersFederal disaster assistance agency providing assistance to Lafourche Parish residents following Tropical Storm Arthur for homeowners and renters affected by the storm.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calcasieu Parish Government: Southwest Louisiana parish government of comparable population scale operating similar functions including industrial permitting, public works, animal services, and emergency management tied to petrochemical and port industries.
• Jefferson Parish Government: Large Louisiana parish government operating comparable departments (Public Works, Permits, Animal Shelter, Emergency Preparedness, Community Action) and serving a population of similar coastal character with Port Fourchon-adjacent energy economy links.
• St. Charles Parish Government: Louisiana river-bayou parish with similar petrochemical and energy-sector employment base and an analogous structure of parish departments covering permits, public works, recreation, animal services, and emergency preparedness.
• Plaquemines Parish Government: Louisiana Mississippi River delta parish with comparable Gulf-facing coastal geography, heavy exposure to oil and gas infrastructure, and parallel dependence on coastal restoration funding and hurricane recovery programs.
• Iberia Parish Government: South-central Louisiana parish with overlapping agricultural and energy economic profile, comparable Cajun cultural heritage, and a similar rural-coastal service delivery model including Head Start and Community Action programs.
• Terrebonne Parish Government: Adjacent Louisiana coastal parish with similar Cajun heritage, port infrastructure (Port of Terrebonne/Houma), oil and gas industry exposure, and an overlapping portfolio of parish services including coastal restoration and emergency preparedness.
• Cameron Parish Government: Coastal Louisiana parish with the most direct geographic overlap in Gulf-facing exposure, coastal restoration dependency, and hurricane vulnerability; operates a smaller-scope but structurally similar parish service portfolio.
• St. Mary Parish Government: South Louisiana parish sharing a coastal bayou geography, sugarcane agriculture base, and oilfield industry presence; delivers comparable Head Start, Community Action, and Public Works services to a similar population size.

Regional players

• Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Port Fourchon): The port authority operating Port Fourchon is governed by Lafourche Parish but functions as a distinct regional economic development and infrastructure operator; comparable to parish government in jurisdictional service delivery within the same geography.

Others

• Louisiana Municipal Association: Statewide association serving Louisiana parish and municipal governments with policy advocacy, training, and insurance services that directly support Lafourche Parish's operational and legislative functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LafourcheGov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lafourcheparishgovernment5525
• Facebookfacebook.com/lafourchegov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafourche-parish-government
• Instagraminstagram.com/lafourche_government/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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