Ponchatoula

Organization 8

Departments

• Administration Administration

  City of Ponchatoula administration at City Hall, 125 W Hickory Street: the Mayor, City Clerk, Tax Collector, finance staff and utility clerks. Office hours 9 AM to 4 PM, closed 12-1 for lunch.

  (985) 386-6484 cityofponchatoula.com
• Building & Permits Planning

  Enforces all adopted building, property maintenance, and zoning codes for the City of Ponchatoula; issues permits.

  (985) 386-6484 cityofponchatoula.com
• Human Resources Human Resources

  City of Ponchatoula human resources and employment; equal opportunity employer; accepts employment applications.

  (985) 386-6484 cityofponchatoula.com
• Mayor's Court Courts

  Handles adult misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and code enforcement violations under state statutes and city ordinances occurring within the incorporated limits of Ponchatoula. Magistrate Ernie Drake III.

  (985) 370-7500 cityofponchatoula.com
• Ponchatoula Fire Department Fire

  Volunteer fire department, organized April 20, 1920, chartered 1925, incorporated May 29, 1959. Emergencies call 911.

  (985) 386-3061 cityofponchatoula.com
• Ponchatoula Police Department Police

  Municipal police department partnering with the community to protect life and property and maintain order. Emergencies call 911. Website ponchatoulapolice.com.

  (985) 386-6548 cityofponchatoula.com
• Public Works Public Works

  City water system (fed by three wells), sewer, garbage/recycling billing and public works requests. Business hours (9a-4p M-F) (985) 386-6484; after hours and holidays (985) 386-6548.

  (985) 386-6484 cityofponchatoula.com
• Tax Collections & Occupational Licenses Finance

  Business permits and occupational licenses (renewed each January), alcohol licenses, and city residential property taxes in coordination with the Tangipahoa Parish Assessor's Office.

  (985) 386-6484 cityofponchatoula.com