Gretna Louisiana

The City of Gretna is the municipal government serving the community of Gretna, Louisiana. From its offices at 740 2nd Street, the city provides information and services for residents, businesses, and visitors, with online options for paying bills, submitting service requests, and finding permits and licensing details. Its departments cover building and code enforcement, planning and development, economic development, finance, fire, police, public utilities, parks, recreation, and human resources. The city also shares council meetings, ordinances, public notices, bid opportunities, news, and community events.

Gretna’s planning and resilience work includes a comprehensive plan, a resilience district, stormwater planning, flood mitigation information, and development resources such as zoning maps and a web-based GIS platform. Recreation and community offerings include parks, sports leagues, senior activities, facility rentals, an observatory, a farmer’s market and art walk, and cultural programming. Visitors can explore area attractions and local history through resources highlighted by the city. Emergency preparedness, hurricane evacuation assistance, recycling, and waste drop-off information are also available.