Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish covers 610 square miles of northeastern Louisiana, with the parish seat at Monroe.
Ouachita Parish official website
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Where to find things
- Ouachita Parish AssessorProperty records · Property owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
Stephanie Smith, Assessor- Phone
- 318.327.1300
- Address
- 300 Saint John Street Monroe, LA 71201
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- Louisiana property taxIn Louisiana the Parish Assessor values your home and land and the Sheriff collects the tax. The Tax Commission reviews the assessment rolls and hears appeals.
- Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Tax CollectorProperty taxes
The Sheriff collects parish property taxes as ex officio tax collector. Pay or look up your tax bill here.
- Phone
- 318-324-2536
- Address
- 400 St. John St, Monroe, LA 71201
- Ouachita Parish zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Louisiana Department of Environmental QualityLouisiana's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- Ouachita Parish floodplain and flood zonesFlood zones
Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- Ouachita Parish ClerkPlats
The Clerk of Court records deeds (conveyances), mortgages and liens for the parish. Search recorded documents or order a copy here.
Dana Benson, Clerk of Court- Office
- Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court
- Phone
- (318) 327-1444
- Louisiana septic system permitsSeptic systems
In Louisiana the Department of Health permits individual sewerage systems under the state sanitary code. Start here for the rules, the permit and your parish health unit.
- Ouachita Parish building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
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- Louisiana building code and construction permitsThe Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code applies statewide and is administered through the Office of State Fire Marshal. Parishes and municipalities issue the permits and provide the inspections.
- Louisiana state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Louisiana: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Louisiana food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Louisiana: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Louisiana unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Louisiana unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Louisiana Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Louisiana Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Louisiana energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Louisiana energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Louisiana WIC programWIC nutrition help
Official Louisiana WIC site linked from the Louisiana Department of Health, with WIC sign-up, food benefits, breastfeeding support and clinic locations.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Louisiana child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Louisiana Housing Corporation rental opportunitiesRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Louisiana emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Louisiana Family Independence Temporary Assistance ProgramCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Louisiana child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly AffairsSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Louisiana Rehabilitation ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Louisiana veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Louisiana unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Louisiana driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Louisiana consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Louisiana emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other Ouachita Parish links
- Ouachita Parish Assessor parcel mapParish assessor parcel map (ActDataScout) showing property lines, parcel numbers and owners in Ouachita Parish.
Ouachita Parish offices
- One phone line for 3 offices
- Phone
- (318) 327-1340
- Ouachita Parish GIS and mappingOuachita Parish Communications District keeps the maps and GIS for Ouachita Parish.
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- Visit website
- Ouachita Parish maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Ouachita Parish Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections.
- Address
- 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201
- Website
- Ouachita Parish building and land use permits, listed above
- Ouachita Parish Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Address
- 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201
- Website
- Ouachita Parish zoning and land use, listed above
- Ouachita Parish Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (318) 387-2383
- Address
- 337 Well Rd West Monroe, LA 71292
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- Visit website
- Ouachita Parish USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Ouachita Parish is at the Monroe Service Center, 2410 Old Sterlington Rd Ste A, Monroe, LA 71203. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (318) 343-4467
- Address
- 2410 Old Sterlington Rd Ste A, Monroe, LA 71203
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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About Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish covers 610 square miles of northeastern Louisiana, with the parish seat at Monroe. The Parish Assessor values your house and land, the Sheriff collects the tax as ex officio tax collector, and the Clerk of Court keeps the conveyance and mortgage records.