City of Natchez

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Ward do I live in?

    Please use the PDF file to determine your ward.

    Download Ward Map

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  • Where do I go to vote?

    Contact the Circuit Clerk's office at 601-445-7502.

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  • Does the City have a grant program available for people to use for repairs and renovations to private homes?

    No, not at this time.

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  • How do I apply for grants for my organization?

    In most cases, your organization must have a charitable designation from the Internal Revenue Service (501 c 3). However, some grants are available to for profit entities.  If your organization is for profit, you will find that federal grants generally prevent you from profiting from the activities funded with federal dollars.  Please go to www.grants.gov to find information on available federal grants now open to receive applications in which you or your organization may have an interest, follow the directions given on the federal website to obtain information and forms to apply for those grant opportunities for which your organization is an eligible recipient.

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  • Where do I pay my car tag?

    Go to the Adams County Court House Tax Collector's office in the County Court building adjacent to City Hall on State Street.
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  • What is required to have new residential water service?

    Natchez Water Works requires a $50.00 deposit for any new residential service.  The person requesting the service must come into the office with two forms of ID - one of which must be picture ID.
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  • What are the residential rates for Natchez Water Works?

    The basic charge for the first 300 cu feet of water on a residential 3/4" meter is $10.00 for water and $10.00 for sewer.  Each additional 100 cu foot is billed at the rate of $2.02 water and $2.02 sewer.  In addition to the monthly water and sewer charge, we also collect a monthly garbage fee of $13.74 for the City of Natchez.
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  • What are the primary hotels within 5 minutes of the Downtown Convention Center?

    This information is easily obtained from a number of websites, such as www.mapquest.com where you can input the Convention Center address and right click on the convention center identification symbol on the resulting map to request nearby hotels, restaurants, and other facilities.

    Some of the closest hotels are;

    -The Natchez Grand Hotel, 111 Broadway Street, across Canal Street from the Convention Center with a view of the Mississippi River

    -The Natchez Eola Hotel, 110 N. Pearl Street, approximately one block east of the Convention Center and offering a view of the Mississippi River from its higher floors

    -Natchez Manor, an upscale Guest House with music on certain evenings in the bar in the basement, 600 Franklin Street, about six blocks east of the Convention Center

    -Isle of Capri Hotel, 415 S. Canal Street, featuring access to the Isle of Capri Casino on the Mississippi River

    -Hampton Inn and Suites, 623 South Canal Street, near the Isle of Capri and the Visitors Center

    -The Grand Soleil Hotel, 130 John R. Junkin Drive, across John R. Junkin Drive and between the Mississippi River bridge and the Canal Street intersection, this hotel features The Vue Restaurant and Lounge with striking views of the Mississippi River

    -The Best Western River Inn, 10 Grand Soleil Boulevard, across John R. Junkin Drive and between the Mississippi River bridge and the Canal Street intersection, near the Grand Soleil Hotel and The Vue Restaurant and Lounge, this hotel also provides striking views overlooking the Mississippi River and the bridge.

    In addition, Natchez has many historic bed and breakfast operations in nearby convenient locations, ranging in ambiance from our large colonial and antebellum mansions to smaller, but still substantial, Victorian style homes and town houses.

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  • How many hotel rooms are there in the Natchez area?

    1,171
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  • What is the most unique antebellum mansion in Natchez?

    Longwood
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  • Does the Planning and Zoning Department accept checks?

    Yes, please make checks payable to the City of Natchez.
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  • What are the hours of operation for the Planning and Zoning Deparment?

    Monday thru Friday - 8:00am until 5:00pm
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  • Does the Planning and Zoning Department accept credit or debit cards?

    No, we are not equipped with the technology and security needed to accept credit and debit cards at this time.  However, that is one of our goals for the future.
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  • Is it necessary to have my site plans reviewed by the city?

    Yes. All plans for new construction, additions, and changes of land use must be reviewed to ensure compliance with all applicable city ordinances.
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  • When does the Site Plan Committee meet?

    The site plan review committee meets every Wednesday. Plans must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the meeting date.  Generally, there is a Planning Commission meeting at which site plans are required to be considered.  The Planning Commission meets once per month on the third Thursday of every month at 115 South Pearl Street, across the street from City Hall.  Site Plans and site plan revisions or corrections submitted at the last date for application to the Planning Commission cannot be reviewed by the Site Plan Review Committee prior to the Planning Commission advertising deadline, and therefore may be delayed past the nearest Planning Commission meeting date if there are issues with the plans.
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