Resources
Resources in Melville, LA
Living in our small town
The Town of Melville is a small community in Louisiana but we have plenty of amenities. Please find some information below about our utility services and our property taxes. If you’re interested in learning more about our lifestyle or what it’s like to live here, please get in touch using our contact form. We would love to hear from you, and we’re always happy to share stories about what life in the Town of Melville is like! Feel free to come and visit us any time.
Utilities and public notices
Water and sewer
The deposit for water and sewer is $100. If water has never been at the service address, you will also be responsible for a $150 tapping fee.
All new accounts must be set up at the Town Hall.
Information we will need includes:
- State driver’s license or identification card
- Service address
- Mailing address
- Social Security Number
- If you are renting, a copy of the lease agreement
Natural gas
The deposit for Natural Gas is $125.
All new accounts must be set up at the Town Hall.
Information we will need includes:
- State driver’s license or identification card
- Service address
- Mailing address
- Social Security Number
- If you are renting, a copy of the lease agreement
Slemco
3420 NE Evangeline Trwy.
Lafayette, LA 70507
Progressive Waste
310 Lexington
Rayne, LA 70578
Public notices
Property tax information
Town of Melville property taxes are processed by the St. Landry Parish Assessors Office, office of Rhyn Duplechain Tax Assessor. The Town receives our notices sometime between October and November of every year (depending on the Assessor's’ office schedule and workload). Property tax payments are due in our office by December 31st of the tax year. Each month after December 31st, any taxes that are unpaid will be assessed a late fee of $0.83 per month. If your property tax is paid by your mortgage company, it is the responsibility of the property owner to make sure that the mortgage company receives and pays your taxes.
If you are not receiving your tax notice, please contact our office to verify your mailing address, or you can complete the Property Tax Change form and send it to Town Hall.
Property tax changes
We are working with the Assessor’s office to try and have your property tax notices delivered electronically.
Property tax notices will soon be arriving! If you own property in the town limits of Melville and have not been receiving your tax notice for prior years, please send your address or name changes to us via fax 337-623-3620 or email townclerk@melvillela.gov. Attached is the information we would need to make the changes for you. We appreciate your continued support as we improve the processes for the Town of Melville.
