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  • Town of Erath

  • Erath Business Guide

     

    BUSINESS LISCENSES AND PERMITS

    Every legal business operating in Erath must have the proper licenses and permits. The procedure for obtaining proper business licenses and permits is as follows:

    If you are planning to build or purchase and renovate a building, you will need a building permit and your plans will need to be approved by Parish Inspection-Paul Dogherty.

    CONTACT:

    City of Erath                                                        
    115 Edward Street                                 
    Erath, LA 70533                                     
    (337) 937-8401                                                              
    Town Clerk                                             
    Raquel Harris

    If within the city limits you need to obtain a LOCAL OCCUPATIONAL LISCENSE.

    CONTACT: 

    City of Erath
    115 Edward Street
    Erath, LA 70533                                     
    (337) 937-8401

    In the city limits to set up utilities (water, sewer and electricity).

    CONTACT: 

    City of Erath
    115 Edward Street                                 
    Erath, LA 70533                                     

    (337)937-8401

    GAS

    CONTACT
    CenterPoint Energy
    Customer Account Set Up—800-477-0177

    Telephone and internet service providers in the city of Erath:

    COX Communications             (337) 456-4130
    AT & T                                     (800) 288-2020

    Trash Can and Set Up Services for the Town of Erath:

    CONTACT

    Waste Connections
    (Contracted by VPPJ)
    (337) 873-3986

    If you are planning on selling alcohol you will need a city permit and a state permit.

    CONTACT: 

    City of Erath
    115 Edward Street
    Erath, LA 70533                                     
    (337) 937-8401

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