The Town of Jean Lafitte was incorporated in 1974 and is governed by a mayor-council form of government. The Town’s major operations include public safety, public works, culture and recreation, and general administrative services.

Welcome

Welcome to the Town of Jean Lafitte!

Thank you for visiting our official website.

Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, this site is your guide to everything happening in our town—from public meetings and community services to charter fishing, swamp tours, and local events.

Located just 30 minutes from New Orleans, Jean Lafitte is truly a world apart. Nestled in the heart of the Barataria Basin—one of the most productive estuaries in North America—we are a vibrant community surrounded by bayous, swamps, and rich wetlands. Our town is home to abundant wildlife, world-class fisheries, and a proud cultural heritage rooted in the land and water that sustain us.

We invite you to explore Jean Lafitte and discover what makes our community so unique.

We’re continuing to update this website with new information and resources, so please check back often.

Sincerely,
Yvette Crain
Mayor, Town of Jean Lafitte

Town Government Building

4917 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067

Phone (504) 689-2208
Fax (504) 233-1207
Email ycrain@townofjeanlafitte.com
Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
 

Town Officials

Interim Mayor Yvette Crain
Councilman Barry Bartholomew
Councilwoman Christy Creppel
Councilman Kyle Darda
Councilman Larry Kerner Jr.
Councilwoman Verna Smith
Chief of Police Marcell Rodriguez

Council Agendas

Council Meeting Minutes

Emergency Services

Police Department

2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067-5205
(504) 689-3132
(Call 911 for Emergencies)

Police Department

2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067-5205

Lafitte, Barataria, Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department

2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504)-689-2086
(Call 911 for Emergencies)

Fire Department

2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067

Emergency Medical Services

Call 911 for Emergencies

The Town of Jean Lafitte does not discriminate in the delivery of services or employment  based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and age as well as sexual orientation and gender identity.