Opelousas Main Street
Mission Statement
Opelousas Main Street is a 501C3 organization whose mission is to build long-term sustainable downtown revitalization; we will embrace projects to promote cultural diversity, tourism and business development, while beautifying and celebrating the history of the Opelousas Main Street District.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to have a vibrant and historically preserved downtown district that is a gathering place for everyone to enjoy hometown hospitality. We envision a pedestrian friendly downtown thriving with retail restaurants, retail shops, art and entertainment and creative spaces.
Main Street News
2023
Building Improvement Grant
- 2019 Opelousas Downtown Market Analysis (pdf)
- Federal Tax Credits for Rehabilitating Main Street Commercial Buildings (pdf)
- Find out if your building is eligible for National Register status by filling out this eligibility survey.
- National Registry (pdf)
- Incentives 2014 (pdf)
- Historic Preservation Tax Incentives and Grants (pdf)
- Click here to purchase holiday ornaments
Main Street Map (pdf)
Opelousas Downtown Development District Map (pdf)
Opelousas National Historic District Map (pdf)
To find out if your commercial property is eligible for the National Register:
Eligibility and Benefits | National Register | Division of Historic Preservation (state.la.us)
Archives
- 2021 Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Announced (pdf)
- 2021 Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Guidelines and Application (pdf)
- 2021 Building Improvement Grant Announced (pdf)
- 2021 Building Improvement Grant Guidelines (pdf)
- 2021 Building Improvement Grant Application (pdf)
- 2020 Main Street Restoration Grant Announced (pdf)
- FY 2020-21 Main Street Restoration Grant Guidelines and Application (pdf)
- 2020 Historic Revitalization Subgrant Overview (pdf)
- Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) Guidelines & Application (word doc)
- Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) Guidelines & Application (pdf)