Tax & Licensing
Property Tax Assessment
Property values are assessed through the Jefferson Parish Assessor’s Office. Their website, www.jpassessor.com, provides access to property search tools, millage rates, assessment formulas and homestead exemptions. Please note that the City of Gretna does not offer a homestead exemption for property taxes specific to the City’s jurisdiction.
Pay Property Taxes
Property tax payments can be made online, in-person at the automated payment kiosk by the front door of City Hall, or with the cashier during business hours. Non-cash payments can be deposited in the drop box outside of City Hall at 2nd St. and Huey P. Long Ave. or by mail. Online payments can be made by registering and following the instructions at Municipal Online Payments.
Questions regarding property taxes may be directed to the Office of Taxes and Licensing at 504.363.1555 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Property taxes are due upon receipt and late after December 31st.
Sales Taxes
The City levies a 4.75% sales tax that is collected through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Business and Occupational Licensing
This section contains a summary of the City’s business occupational license tax requirements. It provides important license tax information to citizens and the business community considering operating a business in the City of Gretna. In addition, this site addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding opening a business in the City.
If this website content does not contain the information needed to address your questions or concerns regarding operating a business in the City limits, please feel free to contact the Office of Taxes and Licenses for assistance at 504.363.1504 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.
The NEW (January 2024) occupational license application can be found here.
To renew your occupational license, find the form here.
A checklist for new businesses in the City of Gretna can be found here.
The State standard occupational license fee schedule can be found here.
The Chain Store license application can be found here.
Alcohol Licensing
All new alcohol licenses and license transfers must be approved by City Council. It is recommended that potential applicants contact the City’s Licensing Office 504.363.1504.
The Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application can be found here. Applicants should contact the Chief Licensing Office to discuss the process and potential use conflicts with the underlying zoning district at 504.363.1504.
Game, Device and Vending Licensing
The Game, Device and Vending License Application can be found here. Applicants should contact the Chief Licensing Office to discuss the process and potential use conflicts with the underlying zoning district at 504.363.1504.
Taxi Permits
Please contact the City’s Licensing Office at 504.363.1504 or email BusinessLicenses@gretnala.com.
Live Entertainment & Special Event Permits
The Live Entertainment/Special Event Permit Application can be downloaded here. For more information, please contact the City’s Licensing Office at 504.363.1504 or email BusinessLicenses@gretnala.com.
Filming & Recording
Please contact Mrs. Cheryl Amacker in the Mayor’s Office from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday at 504.355.5784. The Film & Recording Permit Application form can be completed here.