APPLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES 

The Louisiana Cultural Districts Program opens for new applications and boundary changes once a year. All applications must be submitted through the new portal located at louisianaculturaldistricts.org 

If you will be applying for certification or boundary expansion, it is recommended that you first set up a meeting with the Director of Civic Design & Cultural Districts, Francesca Vega (fvega@crt.la.gov). 

Applications open May 1
Applications close July 15

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

Helpful Forms

• Sample Resolution for Cultural Districts 
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Business List Requirements 
• Business List Form (example only; please submit through portal)
• 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