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Welcome to Parishes.
Louisiana does things a little differently. Instead of counties, our state is divided into parishes.
Same basic idea. Very Louisiana name.
So, What Exactly Is a Parish?
A parish is Louisiana's version of a county. Parishes are local government areas that help organize services, taxes, schools, elections and other public functions.
Your Parish Can Affect More Than Your Address.
Schools
Public school systems are often organized by parish, so parish boundaries can matter when researching education options.
Taxes
Property taxes and local tax rates can vary by parish and municipality.
Services
Parish and city boundaries can affect utilities, emergency services and other local resources.
Commute
Parish lines, bridges and major roadways can all influence your daily drive.
Flood & Insurance
Local geography and property-specific information can affect flood and insurance considerations.
Community Feel
Each parish — and each community within it — can have its own personality and lifestyle.
Parishes Around the Lake Charles Area.
Calcasieu Parish
Home to Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff, Carlyss and several surrounding communities.
Cameron Parish
South of Calcasieu Parish, known for coastal communities, wildlife, fishing, hunting and the Creole Nature Trail.
Jefferson Davis Parish
East of Calcasieu Parish and home to communities such as Jennings and Welsh.
Beauregard Parish
North of Calcasieu Parish, with communities including DeRidder and surrounding rural areas.
Allen Parish
Northeast of Calcasieu Parish, with smaller communities and rural residential areas.
Not Sure Which Parish?
Tell us where you'll work and what kind of community you're looking for, and we'll help you make sense of the map.
Parishes Around the Capital Region.
In Greater Baton Rouge, many buyers consider homes across several parishes depending on work location, commute and lifestyle.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Home to Baton Rouge, Zachary, Central and a wide range of neighborhoods, employers, healthcare, universities and amenities.
Ascension Parish
South and southeast of Baton Rouge, including Prairieville and Gonzales. Popular with buyers commuting into Baton Rouge and the industrial corridor.
Livingston Parish
East of Baton Rouge, including Denham Springs, Walker and other growing residential communities along the I-12 corridor.
West Baton Rouge Parish
Across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, with communities such as Port Allen and convenient access to the Capital Region.
Iberville Parish
South and west of Baton Rouge, with smaller communities and access to major industrial and transportation corridors.
East Feliciana & West Feliciana
North of Baton Rouge, offering smaller communities, rural areas and a different pace from the city and suburbs.
“Baton Rouge” May Mean More Than Baton Rouge.
When someone says they're moving to Baton Rouge, their eventual home may actually be in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Walker, Zachary, Central or another surrounding community.
That's why we start with where you'll be working and how you want to live — not just the city name on your relocation paperwork.
City Name and Parish Name Aren't Always the Same.
You may live in a city, town or unincorporated area while still being part of a larger parish.
For example, Lake Charles and Sulphur are in Calcasieu Parish, while Prairieville and Gonzales are in Ascension Parish.
Ask These Questions.
Which parish is this property in?
Knowing the parish helps you understand local services, schools and tax considerations.
Is it inside city limits?
City limits can affect municipal services, utilities and other local considerations.
What will my commute look like?
Distance is only part of the story. Bridges, highways and work locations matter too.
Counties, Parishes, Cities, Communities...
You don't have to understand the map before you get here. We'll help you make sense of it.
