Jena Police Department

Jena Police Department serves Jena, LA. The overriding principle of this plan was to ensure that we preserved the culture and friendly small town atmosphere while we plan for greater growth and prosperity. Learn More Building Permit Information Building permits are required and may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk, Cory Floyd at Town Hall (318) 992-2148. Anyone inside the town limits who is planning any type of construction, moving a manufactured home or any other structure on their property, adding on or remodeling, needs to obtain a permit. Please contact the Jena Police Department at (318) 992-5111. Anyone planning to ride a Golf Cart on town streets or in town parks needs to obtain a permit. Occupational License Tax All businesses within the city limits are required to acquire an annual business license. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Jena town, LA has an estimated population of 4,139.