CULTURAL DISTRICT APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES 

There is one annual application cycle for the Cultural Districts Program. The deadline for new applications is April 1. 

Note: Boundary Change Applications are due March 1.

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.
• Business lot requirements.

Louisiana Cultural Districts Application Guidelines and Procedures

Louisiana Cultural Districts Application Form

Louisiana Cultural Districts Implementation Guidelines

OTHER FORMS

• Sample Resolution for Cultural Districts 
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Business List Requirements 
• Business List Form
• Sales Tax Exemption Instructions
• 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