Email: info@sorrentola.gov
Phone: 225-675-5337
Phone: 225-450-1006
Address: 1024 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd.Gonzales, LA 70737
Town Ordinances
Please click the link for Town of Sorrento’s Ordinances
Occupational License
The Town of Sorrento is growing and is a great place to start a new business! The following links are applications that will need to be completed before conducting business in the Town of Sorrento:
Economic Development
Ascension Economic Development Corporation: The AEDC is responsible for implementing economic development programs to the benefit of the citizens of Ascension Parish, including the Town of Sorrento. www.ascensionedc.com
Permits and License
All building permits are issued through the Ascension Parish Building Permit Department except for House and/or Trailer Moving Permits. You can contact Ascension Parish at 225-450-1002 for questions regarding building permits. For information on House and/or Mobile Home Moving Permits, please click the Printable Form links below:
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board administers our town's codes and regulations.
Contact the Town of Sorrento at (225) 675-5337 for more information.
Property Taxes
Public Notice
The town's official journal, Gonzales Weekly Citizen, publishes public notices.
Visit their website for up to date information: (www.weeklycitizen.com)
Click here for the: 2024-2025 Town of Sorrento Budget
Utility Services
Town Provides Garbage Can Commercial Utility Application
$84.00 Deposit
$28.00 per month for service
Town Hook Up - $50 permit fee required
Required to tie-in if lot is within 300 feet of existing town sewer line.
Must hire licensed plumber to do tie-in
$72.00 Deposit for residential
$24.00 per month for service for residential
Sewer Treatment Plant (Mo-dad)
Contact Ascension Parish Health Unit
Other Utilities
Entergy 1-800-368-3749
Atmos 1-800-547-4321
Eatel 1-225-624-4300
Cox 1-225-615-1000
Baton Rouge/Ascension Water Co.* 1-225-675-5644
*If in an area that has water. Individual water wells in some areas.
Business
***You DO NOT need to get your BEER and LIQUOR application notorized ifyou are renewing !!
Commercial Sewer Rates per month:
- 1” water line and smaller $65
- 1 ½" water line $100
- 2”-3” water line $125 - Larger than 3” water line $175