2025 water quality report
Annual drinking water report published by the city.
Download the 2025 report DOCX ↗Residents
Services and resources to help you take care of everyday life in Rayne.
Utilities & Billing
The City of Rayne provides water, sewer, and sanitation services to residents. You can pay your utility bill online, in person at City Hall, through the drive-thru, by mail, or by phone at 337-346-5337.
Pay Online
Pay your utility bill through MyGovHub.
Pay by Phone
Call 337-346-5337.
Start / Stop Service
Set up or transfer utilities at City Hall.
Utility service application
Download the application to fill out, or print the PDF and complete it by hand. Contact City Hall for help setting up or transferring service.
Billing deadlines: Any bill paid after the 16th of the month is considered late and a late penalty applies. Payments cannot be accepted electronically after the 23rd of the month — please plan ahead to avoid an interruption in service.
Your water, at a glance
Read the city’s published drinking water reports and service line inventory. Need a different format? Call the Water Department.
Lead service line inventory
City inventory posted May 5, 2026.
Download the inventory XLSX ↗2024 water quality report
Previous annual report for reference.
Read the 2024 report PDF ↗Garbage & Recycling
Curbside collection is provided weekly. Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Bulk and yard-waste pickup is available on a posted schedule.
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Weekly | Cart out by 6:00 a.m. |
| Recycling | As scheduled | No glass; rinse containers |
| Bulk / large items | By appointment | Call Public Works |
| Yard waste | Posted schedule | Bagged or bundled |
Permits & Licenses
Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and sign permits, as well as occupational (business) licenses, are processed at City Hall. For permit and license information, call (337) 334-6656.
- Building & renovation permits
- Occupational licenses for businesses
- Sign and fence permits
- Inspections and certificates of occupancy
Permit fees
Published 2024 fee schedule. Call (337) 334-6656 to confirm current fees before applying.
Download fee schedule DOCX ↗Find your location
Official city and zoning maps from the city website.
City map PDF ↗Zoning map PDF ↗More resident services
Pay a Traffic Citation
For payment instructions, call Rayne City Court at (337) 334-9677.
Report Illegal Littering
Help keep Rayne clean — report illegal dumping and litter.
Flood Information
Ask City Hall about floodplain resources.
Rayne Recreation
Programs and registration: (337) 789-6310.
Community resources
Animal services
Animal Control: (337) 739-9495. For adoption information, visit the shelter’s page.
Haseya’s New BeginningHousing assistance
Contact Housing Section 8 at (337) 334-6682, located at City Hall.
Housing contact detailsWork for the city
Download an employment application. Ask City Hall about current openings and how to submit it.
Employment application PDF ↗Report a Concern
Let us know about issues in your neighborhood — potholes, drainage, street lights, debris, stray animals, or code concerns. For emergencies, always call 911.
Report a concern by phone
For streets and drainage, call the Street Department at (337) 334-6661. For other concerns, use the department directory or call City Hall. Have the street address or nearest intersection and a description of the issue ready.
Online service requests are not available on this website yet.
Call (337) 334-3121