Bissonet Civic Association
Box 73521, Metairie, LA 70033-3521
info@bissonet.org
Jefferson Parish Phone Numbers
M thru Z
| SUBJECTS (M thru Z) | RESIDENTS |
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY |
EASTBANK |
WESTBANK |
| MARDI GRAS PARADES (parades in Metairie & Terrytown only) |
U & I | CARNIVAL OFFICE | 736-6101 | 736-6101 |
| MARRIAGE LICENSE (information) |
U & I | CLERK OF COURT | 736-6393 | 364-2922 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS (information for seniors 60 & over) |
U & I | JEFFERSON COUNCIL ON AGING | 888-5880 | 888-5880 |
| MEDICAID (fraud cases) (info line) |
U & I | MEDICAID OFFICE NEW ORLEANS |
1-800-488-2917 599-0656 |
1-800-488-2917 361-6973 |
| MEDICAL EXAMINERS (complaints re: doctors) |
LA STATE BOARD | 524-6763 | 524-6763 | |
| MEDICAL SOCIETY | U & I | ASSIST IN CHOOSING A DOCTOR/COMPLAINTS | 455-8282 | 455-8282 |
| MEDICARE (information) |
U & I | MEDICARE OFFICE | 1-800-633-4227 | 1-800-633-4227 |
| MITS Mobility Impaired Transit System |
PROVIDES JEFFERSON PARISH DISABLED WITH TRANSPORTATION | 889-7156 | 889-7156 | |
| MORTGAGES & CONVEYANCES | JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 364-2944 | 364-2944 | |
| MOSQUITO SPRAYING | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 736-6102 | 736-6102 | |
| NAME CHANGES | LEGAL AID | 529-1000 | 340-1381 | |
| NEW BUSINESS START-UP REQUIREMENTS FOR JEFFERSON PARISH | INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6959 | 364-3500 | |
| NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN (complaints) |
U & I | COUNCIL ON AGING | 888-5880 | 888-5880 |
| OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE | INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6950 | 364-3500 | |
| OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE (starting a business) |
U & I | SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 363-5722 | |
| ODOR CONTROL HOTLINE | U & I | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 341-6367 | 341-6367 |
| PARISH PRESIDENT'S OFFICE (Receptionist's desk/Information) | U & I | PARISH PRESIDENT'S OFFICE | 736-6400 | 364-2700 |
| PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS | U & I | PARKS & RECREATION | 736-6999 | 349-5000 |
| PASSPORTS (information) |
U & I | CLERK OF COURT | 364-2922 | 364-2922 |
| PEACE BOND (RESTRAINING ORDER) |
U & I | JUSTICES OF THE PEACE | ||
| PERMITS - AUCTIONS (information and to obtain a permit) |
JPSO/SALES TAX | 363-5503 | 363-5503 | |
| PERMITS - BLOCK PARTY (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - BUILDING (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6950 | 364-3500 |
| PERMITS - CIRCUS (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - CRAFT SHOW/FAIR (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - FAIRS/FESTIVALS (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - GARAGE SALES (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6950 | 364-3500 |
| PERMITS - HAUNTED HOUSES (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | FIRE PREVENTION | 736-6200 | 736-6200 |
| PERMITS - MOVING A BUILDING (information and to obtain a permit) |
INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6950 | 364-3500 | |
| PERMITS - OUTDOOR MUSIC (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - PARADES (SMALL) (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - PROCESSION (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - RACES/WALKS (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 736-6771 |
| PERMITS - TENT REVIVALS (information and to obtain a permit) |
U | SPECIAL EVENTS | 736-6771 | 726-6771 |
| POISON CONTROL (information) |
U & I | POISON CONTROL HOTLINE | 1-800-256-9822 | 1-800-256-9822 |
| POST OFFICE | U & I | FEDERAL MAIN LINE | 1-800-275-8777 | 1-800-275-8777 |
| PROPERTY TAX | U & I | JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 363-5710 | |
| PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER | YENNI BLDG. |
1-800-228-9368 736-7290 |
1-800-228-9368 736-7290 |
|
| PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | U & I | TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 818-1077 | 367-7433 |
| PUBLIC WORKS (Emergency after hours) |
PUBLIC WORKS | 736-6784 736-6006 |
736-6784 736-6006 |
|
| RABIES INFORMATION | U & I | ANIMAL SHELTER | 736-6111 | 349-5111 |
| RECYCLING (information & complaints) |
U | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 736-6102 | 736-6102 |
| RED CROSS | U & I | NEW ORLEANS AREA | 1-866-438-4636 | 1-866-438-4636 |
| REGISTER TRADE NAME | U & I | CLERK OF COURT | 736-6390 | 364-2944 |
| REHABILATION HOUSE (program to help fix houses) |
U & I | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 736-6262 | 736-6262 |
| REPORT ELECTED OFFICALS | U & I | STATE ETHICS COMMISSION | 1-225-922-1400 | 1-225-922-1400 |
| RESTRAINING ORDER (information) |
U & I | DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 368-1020 | 368-1020 |
| RODENT CONTROL | U & I | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 736-6102 | 736-6102 |
| SALES TAX (information) |
U & I | SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 363-5710 | |
| SALVATION ARMY | U & I | MAIN LINE | 835-1781 | 835-1781 |
| SCHOOL BOARD (information) |
U & I | SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE | 736-7340 | 349-7600 |
| SECOND HARVESTERS (assistance with food - food bank) |
U & I | SECOND HARVESTERS FOOD BANK | 734-1322 | 734-1322 |
| SECTION 8 (SUBSIDIZE HOUSING) (complaints) |
U & I | HUD Housing Authority |
366-5344 347-4381 |
366-5344 347-4381 |
| SENIOR CENTERS | U & I | BRIDGE CITY GRAND ISLE GRETNA HARAHAN JEFFERSON KENNER LAFITTE MARRERO METAIRIE WESTWEGO |
436-2059 985-787-2685 366-8189 737-3810 734-0817 468-7513 689-4403 340-8336 835-0210 341-2957 |
436-2059 985-787- 2685 366-8189 737-3810 734-0817 468-7513 689-4403 340-8336 835-0210 341-2957 |
| SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS / QUAD-SQUAD | SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 838-4395 | 838-4395 | |
| SENIOR SERVICES | JEFFERSON PARISH | 437-4801 | 437-4801 | |
| SEWERAGE (complaints & information) |
U & I | SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT | 736-6675 | 437-4811 |
| SIDEWALKS COMPLAINTS/INFORMATION |
U | ENGINEERING | 736-6500 | 736-6500 |
| SIGNS - (STREETS & TRAFFIC) (to report missing & damaged signs) |
U & I | SIGN SHOP | 736-6536 | 736-6536 |
| SIGN VIOLATIONS | U | CODE ENFORCEMENT ZONING SECTION | 736-6950 | 736-6950 |
| SMALL BUSINESS LOANS | U & I | JEDCO | 833-1881 | 412-8484 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY (information) |
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
|
1-800-772-1213 468-8100 |
1-800-772-1213 376-8090 |
|
| STATE HIGHWAYS | MAIN LINE | 437-3100 | 437-3100 | |
| STATE HOT LINE (information) |
U & I | STATE HOT LINE | 1-800-256-7777 | 1-800-256-7777 |
| STORM WATER PERMITS | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FIELD OFFICE |
736-6440 731-4612 |
736-6440 731-4612 |
|
| STREETS (to report pot holes & complaints) |
U | PUBLIC WORKS | 838-1150 | 349-5800 |
| STREET LIGHTING (reporting street light outage) |
U & I | STREET LIGHTS 24 Hour Line |
736-6941 731-4477 |
736-6941 731-4477 |
| SUBPOENA | COURT - INFORMATION | 364-2977 | 364-2977 | |
| SUBSIDIZE HOUSING | SECTION 8 | 366-5344 | 366-5344 | |
| TAXES (assessment of property taxes) |
U & I | ASSESSOR'S OFFICE | 736-6370 | 362-4100 |
| TAXES (to pay property taxes) |
J.P. SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 363-5710 | ||
| TAX ID# (FEDERAL) | IRS - INFORMATION | 1-800-829-1040 | 1-800-829-1040 | |
| TAXI CAB PERMITS | INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6944 | 736-6944 | |
| TIRES (information regarding disposing of old tires) |
U | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 736-6102 | 736-6102 |
| TOURISM | U & I | JEFFERSON CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU |
780-1909 | 780-1909 |
| TRAFFIC LIGHTS/SIGNALS (to report not working) |
U & I | TRAFFIC ENGINEERING | 736-6530 | 736-6530 |
| TRAFFIC TICKETS (information) |
U & I | FIRST PARISH COURT SECOND PARISH COURT |
736-8900 N/A |
N/A 364-2929 |
| TRASH (information & complaints) |
U & I | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 736-6102 | 736-6102 |
| TREES(trimmed on parish right of way) | U | PARKWAYS | 349-5800 | 349-5800 |
| UNEMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT | JOB SERVICE | 1-866-783-5567 | 227-1282 | |
| UTILITIES - CABLE (service) |
U & I | COX CABLE | 304-8444 | 304-8444 |
| UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY (service) |
U & I | ENTERGY | 1-800-368-3749 | 1-800-368-3749 |
| UTILITIES - GAS (service) (emergencies) |
U & I | ATMOS ENERGY |
1-800-547-4321 1-800-654-6669 |
1-800-547-4321 1-800-654-6669 |
| UTILITIES - TELEPHONE (service) (service) |
U & I | BELLSOUTH COX COMMUNICATIONS |
557-6500 304-8444 |
557-6500 304-8444 |
| UTILITIES - WATER (service) |
U & I | JEFFERSON PARISH WATER DEPARTMENT | 736-6060 | 349-5060 |
| VEHICLE REGISTRATION (state) |
MAIN LINE | 1-877-368-5463 | 1-877-368-5463 | |
| VITAL RECORDS/STATISTICS |
LA BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS |
219-4611 | 219-4611 | |
| VOTE (register & absentee voting) |
U & I | REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 736-6191 | 349-5690 |
| WARRANTS & ATTACHMENTS | J.P. SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 363-5580 | 363-5580 | |
| WATER |
U | WATER DEPT. | 736-6060 | 349-5060 |
| WEEDS & GRASS ON PARISH PROPERTY (high weeds & grass complaints) |
U | PARKWAYS | 349-5800 | 349-5800 |
| WEEDS & GRASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (vacant lot, high weeds & grass complaints) |
U | INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT WEED CONTROL DIVISION | 364-3540 | 364-3540 |
| WELFARE (information) |
U & I | OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT | 838-5111 | 361-6111 |
| WIC - WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (information) |
U & I | HEALTH DEPARTMENT | 838-5100 | 349-8802 |
| WILDLIFE & FISHERIES | U & I | STATE INFORMATION LINE | 568-5636 | 568-5636 |
| WORK PERMITS | JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 736-7340 | 349-7600 | |
| YMCA | U & I | JEFFERSON PARISH | 888-9622 | 888-9622 |
| ZONING INFORMATION Residential Commerical |
INSPECTION & CODE ENFORCEMENT | 736-6950 | 364-3500 |