New Iberia, LA town hall & government
New Iberia spent $53.8 million in the year to October 31, 2024, about $1,957 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Iberia's government.
Who runs New Iberia
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where New Iberia's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 48%
- Fees & charges 13%
- From the federal government 11%
- Property taxes 10%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From other local governments 6%
- From the state 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
Who works for New Iberia
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Iberia Parish School District
New Iberia's K–12 school district, shared with Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Louisiana districts overall: 47% local, 34% state, 19% federal
- Local 34%
- State 40%
- Federal 26%
Of the $14,435 per pupil, $9,124 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools New Iberia kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in New Iberia pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact New Iberia's government
Who represents New Iberia
New Iberia is represented in Congress by Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy and Representative Clay Higgins. Jeff Landry is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.