Assumption Parish a Great Place to do Business

Assumption Parish is located in south Louisiana, just west of the Mississippi River and the industrial corridor that stretches along the river between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Assumption Parish is therefore situated near the industrial activity of both the Mississippi River region and the Gulf of Mexico coastal area surrounding Morgan City to the Gulf.

Louisiana has a relatively light tax burden, as does Assumption Parish. Sales tax runs 8.5%. Ad valorem taxes account for 9.88% of total revenues. Sales and use taxes account for 10.74% of total revenues.

Assumption Parish is governed by a police jury of nine members, one of which serves as Parish President.

Quick Facts:
Population: 24,000

Geographic Location: Southeast Louisiana

Communities: Belle Rose, Bertrandville, Labadieville, Napoleonville, Paincourtville, Pierre Part, Plattenville, Supreme, Bayou L’Ourse

Major Industries by Employment: Sugar Cane, Food Products, Fabrication

Largest Employer: Assumption Parish Schools

Highways: US-90, LA-1, LA-70, LA-308

Deep Water Access: Port of Baton Rouge and Port of South Louisiana

Contact Assumption Parish Police Jury Permits (985)369-7742

Sales Tax Office (985) 369-3898