Register, license, and collect taxes

The Bureau of Revenue - Sales Tax provides a number of services for businesses and citizens in New Orleans. These include:

  • Administer and enforce ordinances pertaining to collection of sales, hotel-motel, parking and various other taxes in accordance with the Code of the City of New Orleans
  • Provide businesses the ability to obtain necessary permits and licenses to operate a business in the City of New Orleans, including bed and breakfast establishments, Mardi Gras and mobile vendors, and entertainers and artists operating in Jackson Square and Pirates Alley.
  • Issue Resale Certificates to allow businesses to purchase items without paying sales tax, if items will be resold in the normal course of operating business. 

Bureau of Revenue - Sales Tax

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August 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of 2025 Budget Town Hall on Aug. 27

The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the 2025 Budget Town Hall taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 27. This in-person meeting will be held at the University of New Orleans (UNO) University Center in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom (room 203), located at 2000 Alumni Dr. Free parking is available on-site. All residents are encouraged to visit the City Budget Website for more information and to submit questions and comments prior to the meeting.  

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August 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Rescheduled 2025 Budget Town Hall for Aug. 27

The City of New Orleans today announced that the 2025 Budget Town Hall has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27. This in-person meeting will be held at the University of New Orleans (UNO) University Center in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom (room 203), located at 2000 Alumni Dr. Free parking is available on-site. All residents are encouraged to visit the City Budget Website for more information and to submit questions and comments prior to the meeting.  

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July 23, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Postpone Virtual 2025 Budget Town Hall Meeting

The City of New Orleans today announced that the virtual 2025 Budget Town Hall Meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 24 will be postponed. The City is actively working to reschedule the Budget Town Hall meetings and will alert the public on the community engagement portion of the 2025 fiscal year budget process at a later date.

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July 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Reschedule In-Person 2025 Budget Town Hall Meeting

The City of New Orleans today announced that the in-person 2025 Budget Town Hall Meeting scheduled to take place on Monday, July 22 has been rescheduled. 

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July 19, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of 2025 Budget Citywide Town Hall Meeting Series

The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the upcoming 2025 Budget Town Hall meetings, taking place next week. Residents are also encouraged to visit the City Budget Website to submit questions and comments ahead of the meetings. 

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July 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Submit Questions Prior to 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings

The City of New Orleans today encourages residents to submit questions and comments prior to the 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings. 

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