Contact Information
Physical Address:
2402 North Parkerson Ave.
Crowley, LA 70526
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 309
Crowley, LA 70527-03090
Phone: (337) 783-3664
Fax: (337) 783-9428
Email: Tax Collector
Website: Acadia Parish School Board
Parish Rates
Effective 1/1/2025: **The rate table below includes the Louisiana State Rate increase effective January 1, 2025.**
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | School Brd | Police Jury | Law Enforcement | City Town | Comb Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | A | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.50% | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Church Point | B | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Iota | C | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Estherwood | D | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Mermentau | E | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Rayne | F | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% |
| Morse | G | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Eunice city limits in Acadia Parish (1) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.70% (1) | 5.00% | 10.70% |
| Duson city limits in Acadia Parish (2) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 6.25% (2) | 5.00% | 11.25% |
| Basile city limits in Acadia Parish (3) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (3) | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Balance of Parish | I | 1.50% | 2.25% | 0.50% | – | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
(1) Of the 5.70% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.45% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to St. Landry Parish.
(2) Of the 6.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 3.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to Lafayette Parish.
(3) Of the 5.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to the Town of Basile.
Effective 7/1/2018: **The rate table below includes the Louisiana State Rate decrease effective July 1, 2018.**
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | School Brd | Police Jury | Law Enforcement | City Town | Comb Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | A | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.50% | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Church Point | B | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 4.45% | 9.70% |
| Iota | C | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 4.45% | 9.70% |
| Estherwood | D | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.45% | 8.70% |
| Mermentau | E | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.45% | 8.70% |
| Rayne | F | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 4.45% | 9.45% |
| Morse | G | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.45% | 8.70% |
| Eunice city limits in Acadia Parish (1) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.70% (1) | 4.45% | 10.15% |
| Duson city limits in Acadia Parish (2) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 6.25% (2) | 4.45% | 10.70% |
| Basile city limits in Acadia Parish (3) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (3) | 4.45% | 9.70% |
| Balance of Parish | I | 1.50% | 2.25% | 0.50% | – | 4.25% | 4.45% | 8.70% |
(1) Of the 5.70% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.45% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to St. Landry Parish.
(2) Of the 6.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 3.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to Lafayette Parish.
(3) Of the 5.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to the Town of Basile.
Effective 4/1/2016: **The rate table below includes the Louisiana State Rate increase effective April 1, 2016.**
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | School Board | Police Jury | Law Enforcement | City Town | Comb Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | A | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.50% | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Church Point | B | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Iota | C | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Estherwood | D | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Mermentau | E | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Rayne | F | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% |
| Morse | G | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
| Eunice city limits in Acadia Parish (1) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.45% (1) | 5.00% | 10.45% |
| Duson city limits in Acadia Parish (2) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (2) | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Basile city limits in Acadia Parish (3) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (3) | 5.00% | 10.25% |
| Balance of Parish | I | 1.50% | 2.25% | 0.50% | – | 4.25% | 5.00% | 9.25% |
Effective 7/1/2012:
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | School Brd | Police Jury | Law Enforcement | City Town | Comb Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | A | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.50% | 5.50% | 4.00% | 9.50% |
| Church Point | B | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 4.00% | 9.25% |
| Iota | C | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.25% | 4.00% | 9.25% |
| Estherwood | D | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.00% | 8.25% |
| Mermentau | E | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.00% | 8.25% |
| Rayne | F | 1.50% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 9.00% |
| Morse | G | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 4.25% | 4.00% | 8.25% |
| Eunice city limits in Acadia Parish (1) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.45% (1) | 4.00% | 9.45% |
| Duson city limits in Acadia Parish (2) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (2) | 4.00% | 9.25% |
| Basile city limits in Acadia Parish (3) | H | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | – | 5.25% (3) | 4.00% | 9.25% |
| Balance of Parish | I | 1.50% | 2.25% | 0.50% | – | 4.25% | 4.00% | 8.25% |
(1) Of the 5.45% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.20% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to St. Landry Parish.
(2) Of the 5.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to Lafayette Parish.
(3) Of the 5.25% combined local rate due and to be collected, 3.25% is due and must be remitted to Acadia Parish. The remaining 2.00% local sales tax is due and must be remitted to the Town of Basile.
Office Hours & Holidays
Normal Business Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Rice Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday and Easter, Memorial Day
Notices
Vendor’s Compensation Re-instatement: Effective 7/1/2024
Acadia Parish will reinstate vendor’s compensation at the rate of 2.00%, effective July 1, 2025.
Sales Tax Rate Increase: Effective 7/1/2012
Sales tax rate for Column A (Crowley) has increased by 0.50%. The old rate was 5.00%. The new rate is 5.50%. Sales tax rate for Column B (Church Point) has increased by 1.00%. The old rate was 4.25%. The new rate is 5.25%.
Sales Tax Rate Decrease: Effective 4/1/2012
Sales tax rate for Column A (Crowley) has decreased by 0.50%. The old rate was 5.50%. The new rate is 5.00%.
Forms
Parish Sales & Use Tax Ordinances
Please contact the parish for a copy of the sales & use tax ordinances.
Parish Optional Exemptions
Please contact the parish for information regarding optional exemptions.
Audit Information
Please contact the parish for audit information.
