The Finance Department is the centralized office tasked with oversight of fiscal affairs for the City of Natchitoches. The Department is charged with providing timely, accurate and financial information to the Mayor, City Council and City Departments. Functions administered by the department include payroll, accounts payable, grant administration, accounting for capital assets, annual budgeting, utility billing and information technology.

Sale and use and Ad Valorem taxes levied by the City, are collected by the Natchitoches Tax Commission. Questions regarding taxes may be directed to the Tax Commission at 220 East Fifth Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 or by calling (318) 357-8871.