St. Tammany Parish

What St. Tammany Parish does

St. Tammany Parish Government is a local government entity established in 1813 as a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, providing public services to residents across 14 council districts and multiple municipalities including Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Lacombe, Pearl River, Bush, and Folsom. The parish operates through 16 departments covering animal services, civil division, engineering, environmental services, facilities management, finance, grants, health and human services, homeland security and emergency preparedness, human resources, permits and inspections, planning and development, procurement, public information, public works, risk management, technology, and utilities. The organization employs 589 people and maintains approximately 50 facilities totaling 731,000 square feet of building space, 145 parish-maintained bridges, and recreational assets including the 31-mile Tammany Trace trail and Camp Salmen Nature Park.

The parish delivers services through digital infrastructure including GIS mapping systems (ArcGIS), online permit portals (MyPermitNow and MyGovernmentOnline/MGO Connect, integrated June 2023), utility payment systems (Collector Solutions), and an emergency alert system (Everbridge-powered STAT - St. Tammany Alert Telecommunications). It also operates STPG-TV, a PEG (Public, Educational, and Government) cable channel established in 1993 that broadcasts live council meetings, emergency information, and educational programming via Spectrum, ROKU, Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile apps, and webstream. The technology stack integrates third-party platforms (Cablecast for video streaming, Screenweave for mobile, Google Translate for 40+ languages) with internal departmental systems. The parish runs a behavioral health campus (Safe Haven), a demand-response transit system (STAR Transit), and a coastal restoration program with 16 active projects funded by GOMESA dollars.

Revenue is generated through property taxes and assessments (primary), utility fees for water and sewerage services (usage-based), permits and licenses (one-time fees, e.g., the $100 sewerage inspection permit), and federal/state grants from FEMA, HUD, CDBG, RESTORE Act, and GOMESA programs. The parish operates under a President-Council form of government established by Home Rule Charter, with Mike Cooper serving as Parish President (re-elected January 2024 to a second term after his January 2020 swearing-in) and a 14-member elected Parish Council. Strategic infrastructure commitments include a $2.1 billion comprehensive drainage plan and ongoing coastal protection initiatives. The parish has maintained 18 consecutive years of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association and holds StormReady and Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador designations from NOAA.

Name

St. Tammany Parish

Legal name

St. Tammany Parish Government

Website

https://sttammany.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1813

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

St. Tammany Parish Government is a Louisiana local government entity providing public services across 14 council districts through 16 departments, delivering infrastructure, utilities, permitting, public safety, emergency preparedness, and recreation programs to parish residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public administration
• Utility services
• Emergency management
• Public works

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes and Assessments: Primary revenue source for parish operations including police, fire protection, infrastructure, and general government services.
2. Utility Fees: Revenue from water, sewerage, and other utility services provided to residents.
3. Permits and Licenses: Building permits, occupational licenses, and various inspection fees.
4. Federal and State Grants: Funding from FEMA, HUD, CDBG, RESTORE Act, and other government programs for infrastructure, disaster recovery, and community development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Tammany Parish Government provides local government services to residents of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana through 16 administrative departments. Core offerings include water and sewerage utilities, building permits and inspections, public safety coordination, emergency preparedness, animal services, public works, parks and recreation, health and human services, and digital citizen engagement platforms such as STPG-TV, online permitting, and the STAT emergency alert system.

Product overview

St. Tammany Parish Government is a local government entity providing comprehensive public services through a unified platform. The core offering is the government services infrastructure encompassing STPG-TV (government access television), the official parish website with online permit and utility services, emergency alert systems (STAT), public safety coordination, and recreational facilities including the Tammany Trace trail system. The parish operates departments for permits, utilities, animal services, planning, engineering, public works, and health & human services, all accessible through the digital platform. Key digital products include online permit applications via MyPermitNow and MGO Connect, utility bill payment, and GIS mapping services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STPG-TV Government Broadcasting Government access television channel broadcasting live parish council meetings, programming about local government activities, and emergency information to St. Tammany Parish residents. Available via Spectrum Cable, ROKU, Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile apps, webstream, and ATT-Uverse.
• Online Permit Services (MyPermitNow / MyGovernmentOnline) Digital portal for building permits, sewerage inspection permits (SIP), code enforcement complaints, and work order requests, processed through MyPermitNow and MyGovernmentOnline (MGO Connect) platforms. MGO Connect integrated June 1, 2023.
• STAT Emergency Alert System St. Tammany Alert Telecommunications (STAT) system providing text, voice, email, and push notifications for parish emergencies and severe weather updates, powered by Everbridge.
• Utilities Services (Water & Sewerage) Water, sewerage, and utility management services for parish residents including online bill payment through Collector Solutions.
• Public Safety Services Fire protection coordination across 13 fire protection districts, sheriff's office coordination, and emergency preparedness programs including sandbag locations and hurricane evacuation resources.
• Safe Haven Behavioral Health Campus Behavioral health campus providing a collaborative healing environment with a coordinated care network for mental health and substance abuse services, anchored in St. Tammany Parish.
• Tammany Trace Trail 31-mile hike and bike trail stretching from Covington through Abita Springs, Mandeville, and Lacombe to Slidell, converted from a former railroad corridor.
• STAR Transit Demand-response transit system providing rural and urban transportation services for parish residents to essential services and destinations within St. Tammany Parish.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 consecutive years of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• St. Tammany Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe lead economic development organization for St. Tammany Parish with mission to create capacity and sophistication resulting in transformational leadership and economic prosperity for all of St. Tammany Parish.
• St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary law enforcement agency for the parish with offices in Slidell and Covington. Part of the public safety infrastructure.
• Fire Protection Districts (Districts 1-13)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner13 fire protection districts providing fire suppression and emergency response services across the parish, with dedicated fire stations and personnel.
• 22nd Judicial CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial district serving St. Tammany Parish with court services and legal proceedings.
• St. Tammany Parish Library SystemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library services supporting literacy, education, and community resources.
• St. Tammany Parish School BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverns public education in the parish including schools and educational programs.
• FEMA and GOHSEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Emergency Management Agency and Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness provide disaster recovery funding and coordination.
• Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates on transportation projects within St. Tammany Parish including state roads and highways.
• Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandles nuisance wildlife control and removal services for the parish.
• Regional Planning CommissionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on regional planning initiatives including transportation and development planning.
• Keep St. Tammany BeautifulsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization focused on environmental beautification, litter abatement, and community engagement.
• Safe HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health campus providing collaborative healing environment for behavioral health continuum of care, anchored in St. Tammany Parish.
• STAR TransitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemand response transit system operating within St. Tammany Parish boundaries, transporting passengers to essential services.
• St. Tammany Fishing PiersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreational fishing facility at 54001 E. Howze Beach Road near Slidell providing family recreation opportunities.
• Tammany TracesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner31-mile hike and bike trail connecting Covington through Abita Springs, Mandeville, and Lacombe to Slidell.
• Camp Salmen Nature ParksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature park with nature trails open Wednesday through Sunday, year-round, featuring wildlife observation opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ascension Parish, Louisiana: Rapidly growing Louisiana parish government with similar suburban-residential character, drainage and coastal exposure, and a comparable mix of property-tax and utility-funded services.
• Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana: Neighboring Louisiana parish government of similar scale, sharing the Northshore regional service area with St. Tammany and facing comparable weather, drainage, and infrastructure challenges.
• Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Mid-to-large Louisiana parish government providing a comparable full suite of local services and facing similar fiscal and infrastructure pressures in a different regional economy.
• Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: Louisiana parish government with comparable industrial-residential mix, Gulf Coast hurricane exposure, and active drainage and coastal infrastructure programs.
• Lafayette Parish, Louisiana: Mid-sized Louisiana parish with consolidated city-parish government, providing a useful peer for service portfolio breadth, consolidated permitting, and utility operations.
• Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: Adjacent Louisiana parish government delivering the same core suite of local services (public works, utilities, permitting, drainage, emergency preparedness) to a similar Gulf Coast population, making it the most directly comparable operating model.
• Livingston Parish, Louisiana: Adjacent, fast-growing Louisiana parish government with comparable suburban profile, drainage and hurricane exposure, and similar service delivery model across public works, permitting, and utilities.
• East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana: Larger Louisiana parish government with comparable structure of elected parish president, council, and consolidated departments, offering a benchmark for a mid-to-large parish operating budget and service portfolio.

Regional players

• Hillsborough County, Florida: Florida county government of comparable population and service breadth operating under a similar Gulf Coast hurricane and drainage risk profile, useful as a structural peer outside Louisiana.
• Cobb County, Georgia: Suburban county government with comparable resident population, infrastructure investment profile, and consolidated service delivery model, providing a non-Louisiana benchmark for mid-sized county operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STPGOV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StTammany
• Facebookfacebook.com/sttammanyparish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-tammany-parish
• Instagraminstagram.com/sttammany

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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