New Orleans is a great place to work.

As we move into the 21st Century, New Orleans is poised to become an economic center for the southeast region of the United States. With one of the world’s premier ports, and a mayor committed to improving the business environment, New Orleans was recently selected 18th in INC. Magazine’s ranking of Top 25 Cities For Doing Business in America.

The links in this section will help you find detailed information about permitting, licenses, records, bids & proposals, as well as other city business services.

Business Services

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Application  
The DBE Program is a signature component of the City's economic development efforts. The Department is developing new economic development tools to expand existing business networks as well as develop new ones, increase the capacity of DBE certified contractors and businesses that are able to provide the City with goods and services, and level the playing field by creating a more equitable system to secure bonding and insurance to enhance DBE business development.


Permit / Inspection Research
Find out what permits have been issued, as well as the status of ongoing inspections by the Department of Safety & Permits. For more information on permitting, contact the Administrative Office at (504) 658-7100.

Search Our Community on One Database
Use the City of New Orleans Community on One  Database to find out current detailed GIS information about properties in Orleans Parish. You can search either by address/owner or by using our GIS maps.

Pay Sales Tax
At the City of New Orleans we understand that your time is valuable. Which is why we're working to provide you with online services that give you the option of interacting with us from the comfort and convenience of your home, office or wherever you access the Internet.  

Whats Inside
Bureau Of Revenue Bureau Of Treasury
City Planning Commission Downtown Development District
Economic Development Finance Authority of New Orleans
HDLC Job 1
Safety And Permits Vieux Carré Commission
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