BONJOUR!

Welcome to the official web site for the City of Carencro. For residents, this is a quick and easy way to keep up with what's going on around our city.

If you are a visitor, take your time and review the many fine attributes of our growing city - you will find that Carencro is a treasure of rural Americana, spiced with Cajun and Creole charm - not to mention our fabulous cuisine.

Having assumed the office of Mayor in January 2003 after serving as a Councilman for 25 years, I am excited about the future and the potential for providing quality services to our citizens.

Come and see us, look around and learn a little about our community. Our small city atmosphere is something we are quite proud of and we want you to visit us in person. We love company!

Glenn L. Brasseaux, Mayor


LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Carencro is one of six municipalities in Lafayette Parish. The governing authority for the parish is the Lafayette Consolidated Government.

Carencro is governed by the mayor and city council. Council members are elected at large,
with each member representing the interests of the city as a whole. Council members may be reached by calling city hall at 337-896-8481.




Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 210 E. St. Peter Street. You can contact Carencro City Hall by phone at 337-896-8481, by fax at 337-896-0890, or send us an e-mail.

An archive of the City Council meeting agendas & minutes is available for your review.
The Carencro Code of Ordinances is also available online for your convenience.

If you are a citizen with a service request or a contractor with an inspection request, you may use one of our convenient online forms to contact us. Just click on the links below for the appropriate form, complete the information requested and submit the form. A staff member will contact you to address your needs.

Submit a Request for Services
Submit a Request for Inspection

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Department provides services for businesses and individuals involved in
a variety of activities, including:

  • Permitting and inspections of commercial projects.
  • Assist with management of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. Click here for more information on stormwater pollution.
  • Plan reviews and platting of all subdivisions.
  • Management of the Floodplain Management Program, with a full-time Certified Floodplain Manager on staff.
  • Coordinating the Community Rating System for the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • Coordinating the Performance Land Use Ordinance, governing the use of land according to regulations based on performance in a manner that provides for compatibility, minimizing land use conflicts, sustaining property values, promoting economic development and enhancing community appearance. Click here to read Carencro's Performance Land Use Ordinance...
Requests for inspections and other services may be made online. Just click the appropriate button on the left to complete and submit a request form.

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Carencro citizens are served by a chief of police, Carlos Stout, with a full-time force of officers, detectives and support staff. In addition, up to 10 Reserve volunteer officers contribute regularly to the department's policing efforts.

The department participates in a number of crime-prevention and community-building initiatives, including Project Safe Neighborhood, Safe & Sober, a youth activity program and an elderly services program. You can learn more about the department by visiting www.carencropd.com.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Carencro Fire Department has a roster of 25 volunteers and two full-time firefighters. The department is led by Fire Chief Oren Haydel III. The central fire station and a satellite station house four Engine Companies, a Tanker, a Service Truck, a Brush Truck, and an Incident Command SUV (Chief’s Vehicle), in addition to a rescue boat. The Carencro Fire Department also provides service to North Lafayette Parish (North of LA98) via a contract agreement with the Lafayette Consolidated Government. The department responds to over 450 calls for service per year including structure fires, vehicle fires, grass fires, hazardous material incidents, vehicle crashes and public service calls. The department provides vehicle extrication with the use of the “Jaws of Life.” With the use of the Rescue Boat, firefighters can respond to emergencies on the Vermilion River, Bayou Carencro, and the many coulees and waterways that populate our service area. During Fire Prevention Month, the Fire Department visits the local schools and gives classes on fire prevention and fire safety. The citizens of Carencro enjoy an ISO class 4 (WH) rating within the corporate limits of Carencro, and an ISO class 5 rating in the unincorporated areas of our Fire District.

A Junior Firefighter program, and continual training and certification standards ensure the department is ready to continue fulfilling its mission of providing efficient and effective protection of life and property. The Carencro Fire Department is always looking for volunteers to support our vital mission for the City of Carencro. For more information, visit the department's web site, www.carencrofd.org.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
The seven volunteer citizens of the Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) develop plans and a budget to implement an effective community recreation program. Among PARC's projects are Carencro Area Youth Sports Inc., exercise equipment for elderly residents of Beau Sejour, a summer program for youth recreation and operation of Pelican Park.

UTILITIES
The City of Carencro operates water, sewer and natural gas services, and contracts with BFI for waste disposal. In addition to the Carencro Gas Company, other local energy providers are Entergy, SLEMCO and Trans Louisiana Gas Company. For important information on natural gas safety, please read this public notice.

Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before each digging project begins helps prevent injury, expense and penalties. Simple digging jobs can damage utility lines and can disrupt vital services to an entire neighborhood, harm those who dig, and result in expensive fines and repair costs. Whether you are a professional excavator in the construction industry or a do-it-yourself homeowner, one easy phone call to 811 quickly begins the process of getting underground utility lines marked for free. Remember to call before you dig.