Welcome to Houma

Welcome to Houma, Louisiana. As you visit our parish, you'll soon discover the many assets that make this a special place to live and work.

We are blessed with abundant natural resources, from our scenic bayous, which criss-cross Terrebonne Parish, to our prolific seafood and offshore mineral resources. These resources provide the basis for our economic vitality. We are currently enjoying a very low unemployment rate due to the strength of our oil and gas, agricultural, and fabrication industries. In addition to these assests, in recent years our healtcare professional have attained world-class status in serveral areas of expertise, adding to our employment base. The quality of healthcare services avaiable in Terrebonne Parish is among the best in the country.

Our Cajun culture is one of our national treasures and is one of the reasons our tourist industry has grown so dramatically in the past several years, again adding to our local employment base. And, of course, our hunting and fishing and outdoor sporting opportunities are legendary…. Terrebonne is certainly one of the major reasons Louisiana is known as the "Sportsman's Paradise."

Our teachers are the among the most respected and highest paid in the state, and we are fortunate to be able to offer top quality post-secondary education for our young people and life-long learners through Nicholls State University, which is located twenty miles north, and our local vo-tech training centers. Our law enforcement professionals are well trained and help provide a safe environment for our businesses and families.

Terrebonne Parish also has a well-developed cultural community, which includes museums, live concerts, off-Broadway plays, Community Theater, art guilds, and learning options for our children. Whether it's the antebellum homes, the magnificent churches, the bountiful seafood, or our festivals … Terrebonne Parish has a history rich in culture and steeped in tradition.

But the true spirit of our community can be found in our people. Blending a Cajun charm and cuisine with newcomers like you make Terrebonne Parish a melting pot of friendly, caring families. We work together to achieve community goals as civic-mind citizens.

For over sixty years, the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce has been actively involved in supporting our local businesses and improving the quality of life for our residents. Come discover for yourself why Terrebonne is such a special and unique corner of the world…and we invite you to stay for awhile…even for a lifetime.