ST MARTIN PARISH

Name

ST MARTIN PARISH

Legal name

St. Martin Parish Government

Website

https://stmartinparish.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Other General Government Support (921190), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Fire Protection (922160), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), 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), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), State/Provincial/Regional Health Departments (HLAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Parish administration
• Fire protection services
• Animal control services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Martinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Millages: The Fire District was created in 1967 by a vote of the public to levy millages for twelve fire departments. Government services are primarily funded through property tax revenues collected parish-wide.
2. Permit and License Fees: Building permits, animal licenses, and various regulatory permits generate revenue. Dog and cat rabies vaccination and licensing is required, with fees collected through the parish.
3. Facility Rental Fees: Community centers (Cade Community Center, Catahoula Multi-Purpose Building, Cecilia Civic Center, Coteau Holmes Recreation Facility) charge rental fees for banquets, conferences, promotional events, and weddings. Fees range from $100-$2,500 depending on space and duration.
4. Animal Adoption Fees: Dog adoption fees of $120.00 and cat adoption fees of $75.00, including spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and microchip.
5. Recreation Program Fees: Parks and Recreation department collects fees for baseball program registration and accepts business sponsorships for teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Martin Parish Government provides parish-level public administration and regulatory services to approximately 53,520 residents of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Core offerings include fire protection (coordinating 12 volunteer fire departments and 17 fire stations), building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, public works (roads, drainage), animal services (shelter, adoption, licensing), parks and recreation (5 parish parks and youth baseball programs), community center rentals, health unit services, Section 8 housing, waste and recycling, tourism, and economic development.

Product overview

St. Martin Parish Government operates a comprehensive portfolio of public services delivered through multiple departments. The core offering consists of traditional government services including Administrative Services, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Fire District, Health Units, Housing, and Waste & Recycling. The Animal Services division manages shelter operations with adoption programs, while Community Centers (Cade, Catahoula, Cecilia, and Coteau Holmes) provide event venue rentals. Parks and Recreation manages five parish parks and runs a youth baseball program affiliated with USSSA, with a team sponsorship program serving over 1,200 participants. Economic Development and Tourism services promote business growth and visitor attraction. Building Permits and Animal Services operate through third-party platforms (iWorQ Permit Portal and Petango.com respectively).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Administrative Services Core administrative functions including personnel, finance, purchasing, and executive support services for parish government operations. Targeted at internal government operations and residents needing administrative assistance.
• Animal Services Animal shelter operations including adoption services ($120 dogs, $75 cats), stray animal pickup, rabies vaccination licensing ($12), and pet owner education programs for parish residents.
• Building Permits Permit issuance and inspection services for new construction, repairs, electrical work, and sewer systems. Processed online via the iWorQ permit portal for contractors, builders, and property owners.
• Community Centers Four community center facilities (Cade Community Center, Catahoula Multi-Purpose Building, Cecilia Civic Center, Coteau Holmes Recreation Facility) available for event rentals including weddings, meetings, conferences, and banquets. Rental fees range from $100 to $2,500.
• Fire District Parish-wide fire protection services through 12 volunteer fire departments and 17 fire stations, coordinated by a paid Fire Coordinator. Protects approximately 53,520 people and responds to 1,300 emergency calls per year with 240+ volunteer firefighters.
• Health Units Public health services including nursing care and health clinic operations for parish residents.
• Section 8 Housing Federal housing assistance program for low-income families administered through the parish.
• Planning and Zoning Land use planning, zoning compliance, and nuisance abatement services for property owners, developers, and businesses operating in St. Martin Parish.
• Public Works

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to 1,300 emergency calls per year with 240+ volunteer firefighters across 17 fire stations

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

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USSSA (United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Martin Parish Recreation Department is a member of the USSSA. The recreation program follows USSSA rules and regulations for baseball programs including T-Ball through Pony divisions. Over 90 teams participate under USSSA guidelines with standardized rules and competition structure.
• Building Code Inspection Services, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party provider contracted by St. Martin Parish Government to conduct all construction inspections. Provides independent building code inspection services for new construction and repairs.
• SMILE Community Action AgencyminorOthersCommunity action agency serving St. Martin Parish providing social services and community development programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• East Baton Rouge Parish / City of Baton Rouge: Large consolidated parish/city government in Louisiana operating as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities across fire, permitting, recreation, and public works, but serving a much larger urban population.
• Calcasieu Parish Government: Larger Louisiana parish government providing the same comprehensive service portfolio but at greater scale (police jury, fire districts, permitting, recreation). Comparable end-market and category, broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Lafayette Parish Government: Neighboring Louisiana parish government providing the same portfolio of local services (fire, public works, animal services, permits, recreation, planning). Directly comparable as a Louisiana parish subdivision offering core government services to residents.
• St. Landry Parish Government: Louisiana parish government providing analogous public services (fire, roads, permits, animal control, parks). Same governance structure and population scale tier as St. Martin Parish.
• Vermilion Parish Government: Nearby Louisiana parish government offering equivalent parish-level services (fire, animal services, permits, recreation). Directly comparable regional peer in the Acadiana area.
• Iberia Parish Government: Adjacent Louisiana parish with a similar service footprint including Iberia Parish Fire District #1 (where Fire Coordinator Brody Miller previously served). Comparable scope of fire protection, public works, and permitting functions.
• Acadia Parish Government: Louisiana parish government within Acadiana region providing similar municipal-style services to residents. Comparable parish-level service mix and rural-suburban population profile.
• Assumption Parish Government: Smaller Louisiana parish government offering equivalent fire, public works, and permitting services. Same political subdivision status and operating model.

Others

• National Association of Counties (NACo): Membership organization representing U.S. county/parish governments; provides advocacy, training, and shared-service resources that parishes like St. Martin rely on for governance best practices and federal funding access.
• Louisiana Municipal Association: State-level association supporting Louisiana municipalities and parishes with legislative advocacy, training, and intergovernmental coordination - relevant peer as a stakeholder/ecosystem participant for any Louisiana parish government.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC35aLRNua4rd_5Ysbb6QRPQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmartinparishgovernment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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