Iberia Parish Government

What Iberia Parish Government does

Iberia Parish Government is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and the local governing authority for Iberia Parish, headquartered at the Iberia Parish Courthouse in New Iberia, Louisiana. The entity serves a population of more than 70,000 residents across 573 square miles, including the communities of New Iberia, Jeanerette, Loreauville, and Delcambre, and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public services through 20-plus operating departments and 325 employees overseen by an elected Parish President and a 14-member Parish Council. Core service lines include the E-911 Communications District, Iberia PINS emergency notification system (built on Smart911/Everbridge), Iberia Fire Protection District No. 1, Mosquito Abatement District, Animal Control, the Permits and Planning & Zoning offices, Public Works, Waterworks District No. 3, Sewerage District No. 1, Storm Water management, Section 8 Housing, Parks & Recreation (18 parks, ~400 acres), the Iberia Parish Library system (8 outlets, 210,000+ volumes), and the Acadiana Regional Airport (2,000 acres, 8,002-foot military-grade runway).

The parish's revenue model is structured as a public-sector funding stack rather than a commercial one: primary inflows are property and sales taxes (including a 1% sales and use tax supporting Economic Development District No. 1), supplemented by 911 phone fees, departmental service and permit fees (e.g., $35–$50 dog adoption fees, $25 cat adoption fees, $35–$45 impound fees), and federal/state grants including ARPA-funded broadband through the GUMBO program and FEMA emergency-management funding. The Finance Department manages an annual budget of approximately $80 million and reports a General Fund cash balance equivalent to roughly 380 days of operating expenses, supported by 35 fund balances. Customer segments are horizontal and captive — parish residents and local businesses — with service delivery conducted through physical offices, the official website (iberiaparishgovernment.com), phone channels, the Iberia PINS alert platform, and live-broadcast Parish Council meetings on YouTube.

Since the current Parish President's administration began in January 2016, the parish has pursued an aggressive economic development agenda anchored by the Acadiana Regional Airport site, securing over $1.1 billion in First Solar manufacturing investment, $35 million for a ULL Bio-Safety Lab Level-3 expansion, a $22.4 million BioInnovation Process and Manufacturing Accelerator, a $26 million Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory, a $100 million Delta BioFuel renewable fuel plant, and parish-wide broadband infrastructure. Underlying technology is conventional municipal IT — ArcGIS for parcel and mosquito-spray mapping, Smart911/Everbridge for mass notifications, and standard permitting/work-order web portals — with no disclosed proprietary platform, AI/ML capability, or research/patent portfolio. The entity is publicly accountable through the electoral process rather than through private shareholders.

Name

Iberia Parish Government

Legal name

Iberia Parish Government

Website

https://iberiaparishgovernment.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Iberia Parish Government is the local government authority serving more than 70,000 residents of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, delivering public services through 20-plus departments — including E-911, fire protection, mosquito control, permits, library, parks, and utilities — under an annual budget of approximately $80 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Public Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive Offices (921110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public administration
• Emergency response services
• Infrastructure management
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

New Iberia, Louisiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Primary funding through property taxes, sales taxes, and other local tax revenues. The Economic Development District No. 1 is funded through a 1% sales and use tax.
2. Federal and State Grants: Funding from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through GUMBO program for broadband, FEMA grants, and other state/federal programs.
3. Service Fees: Various service fees including adoption fees ($35-$50 for dogs, $25 for cats), permit fees, license fees, and other departmental charges.
4. 911 Phone Fees: Funding provided by a 911 fee included in phone bills for the Communications District.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iberia Parish Government is the local governing authority for Iberia Parish, Louisiana, providing a comprehensive suite of public services to over 70,000 residents across 573 square miles. Its portfolio includes emergency response (E-911 communications, fire protection, emergency management), public safety (animal control, mosquito abatement), infrastructure (public works, waterworks, sewerage, storm water), community services (parks and recreation, library system), regulatory administration (permits, planning and zoning), economic development, and administrative support (finance, human resources).

Product overview

Iberia Parish Government is a local government entity serving over 70,000 residents in Louisiana, providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized across multiple departments. The government operates as a unified municipal administration with distinct service lines including: the E-911 Communications System for emergency response coordination; Iberia PINS emergency notification system for community alerts; Mosquito Abatement and Animal Control for public health; Permit Office for building/zoning compliance; Iberia Parish Library System with 8 branches; Parks & Recreation managing 18 parks; Fire Protection District; Acadiana Regional Airport; broadband infrastructure through the GUMBO program; Finance managing an $80M annual budget; and the Emergency Operations Center. These services are coordinated through the Parish President's office and Parish Council, with departments providing direct services to residents and businesses throughout the parish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-911 Communications System The Iberia Parish Communications District manages the E-911 system, administering addresses for residents and businesses, handling emergency calls, and providing critical support to first responders and the community.
• Iberia PINS (Parish Information Notification System) A parish-wide emergency notification system that delivers text, voice, and email alerts to residents about emergencies and important community news through the Smart911/Everbridge platform.
• Mosquito Abatement Services Integrated Mosquito Management Program (IMMP) including surveillance, disease monitoring, larviciding, and adulticiding operations across 23 parish zones, plus public education.
• Rabies and Animal Control Services Animal shelter services including vaccination enforcement, animal quarantine, adoption programs, and community outreach for public health and safety.
• Permit Office Services Building permit and inspection services ensuring compliance with Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, International Building Codes, and FEMA floodplain requirements.
• Iberia Parish Library System Library system with eight outlets, over 210,000 volumes, Internet services, digital archives, and cultural programming including lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions.
• Parks and Recreation Services Operates 18 parks across almost 400 acres with ballfields, courts, playgrounds, RV resort, and summer swim programs. Manages Isle of Iberia RV Resort with lazy river and pool.
• Acadiana Regional Airport 2,000-acre regional airport with 8,002-foot military-grade concrete runway, air traffic control tower, supporting helicopter flight training and cross-country training for NASA, Air Force, and Navy.
• Iberia Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Fire department with two career stations and four volunteer departments providing fire protection, rescue, hazmat, and medical services across 573 square miles.
• Broadband Infrastructure (GUMBO Program) High-speed internet infrastructure project funded by ARPA through the GUMBO (Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities) program to provide affordable broadband access throughout the parish.
• Emergency Operations Center 10,700 square foot facility housing the 911 Call Center and Emergency Operations Center, designed to withstand 175 mph winds with backup generators and upgraded IT systems.
• Work Order Request System Online system for residents to submit work orders for Public Works and report issues to parish government departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency fund reserves increased from 29 days to 380 days of operating expenses from 2016 to 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BissellminorOthersBissell pet foundation partners with Iberia Parish Animal Control for pet adoption support. Bissell has contributed donation items displayed on the animal control page.
• Vermilion Parish Mosquito ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative endeavor agreement between Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District and Vermilion Parish Mosquito Control to utilize grant funds for aerial control capabilities. Enhanced public health protections for citizens of both parishes.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Martin Parish Government: Direct peer: neighboring Acadiana parish government providing a comparable portfolio of parish services (public works, drainage, animal control, permits, library) to a similar rural/small-town population in the same regional economy.
• Calcasieu Parish Police Jury: Direct peer: Louisiana parish governing body with similar industrial-portfolio (refining, petrochemical), airport, and emergency services mix; comparable scale and budget structure (~200K+ residents, multi-department parish services).
• Lafayette Parish Government (Lafayette Consolidated Government): Direct peer: a Louisiana parish-consolidated municipality in the same Acadiana region with comparable scale, mix of parish/city services (public works, E-911, animal control, airport, parks), and overlapping economic development interests including the UL Lafayette ecosystem that Iberia Parish leverages for the BioInnovation Accelerator.
• Vermilion Parish Government: Direct peer: adjacent coastal Louisiana parish government with shared hurricane exposure, comparable E-911 and mosquito control operations, and an active cooperative endeavor agreement with Iberia Parish for aerial mosquito control.
• Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government: Direct peer: consolidated parish/municipality in coastal Louisiana with parallel services (public works, water/sewer, animal shelter, E-911, planning), shared Gulf hurricane exposure, and similar industrial economic base (oil & gas, offshore).

Others

• Acadiana Regional Airport Authority: Adjacent: not a peer government but the operating authority under contract to manage the airport Iberia Parish owns — directly comparable to how Iberia Parish structures its airport asset.
• Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce: Ecosystem peer: local chamber that coordinates with Iberia Parish on economic development, business permitting, and tourism — comparable to chambers in neighboring parishes and useful as a demand-side signal for parish services.
• Louisiana Department of Health (Iberia Parish Health Unit): Adjacent public-sector counterpart: state health department operating the local parish health unit that overlaps with Iberia Parish's public health responsibilities (mosquito control, animal control); useful for benchmarking public health service delivery.
• Iberia Industrial Development Foundation: Ecosystem peer: nonprofit economic development partner supporting Iberia Parish's industrial recruitment pipeline (First Solar, Delta BioFuel), analogous to similar industrial foundations across Acadiana parishes.

Broad incumbents

• East Baton Rouge City-Parish Government: Broad incumbent: Louisiana's largest parish-municipality with a similar service portfolio at much greater scale (capital city, ~220K residents), serving as an aspirational comparable for Iberia Parish's consolidated administrative model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJj13zyAUO5ojJUe6TYIolw/live
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61565772822240
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iberia-parish-government

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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