Application & Guidelines

Local governments may designate a geographic area and apply to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism for certification as a Cultural District.

Potential applicants should review the guidelines carefully for program specifications and application procedures including:

• Criteria for certification
• Important details about the tax incentives
• Definitions of terms
• Timeframes and deadlines
• Instruction about how to apply
• Annual reporting requirements

• LOI Guidelines for New Applications
• LOI Guidelines for Boundary Changes

• New District Application Guidelines 
• Boundary Change Guidelines

Helpful Links

• Sample Resolution for Cultural Districts 
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Business List Form (example only; please submit through portal)
• Tax Exemption Certificate [R-1384 (6/08)]
• La. Dept. of Rev. R-1029, Sales Tax Return Instructions
• La. Dept. of Rev. R-1029, Sales Tax Return Form
• Mayor Signature Page
• Council Signature Page
• Liaison Signature Page