Start Service

Complete a service application to begin service with Washington-St. Tammany Electric.

The person to be responsible for the bill must fill out an application and sign a contract. This can be done in person or over the phone with a credit card. You can also print the application and have it ready to be processed to save time.

  • A valid driver’s license and a Social Security card must be presented. This information is needed for both husband and wife.
  • Employment information on both husband and wife, including phone numbers.
  • Mailing address for billing. Phone number. Directions to property for service. Neighbor’s name if possible.
  • Security Lights – if there is a pole that the Co-op has set, the customer can have a security light at no extra charge if it is requested at the time of the connect. If the customer wants more than 1 security light and if we have existing poles that they can be put on, we will put up as many as they want for no extra charge. If no pole is there, we will set 1 up for a $100 construction fee. If a customer already has an account, there will be a $35 connection fee.
  • If they need a pole set, the $100 construction fee will be added to the $35 connection fee.
  • Deposits – All of Washington-St. Tammany Electric deposits will be determined by a credit check.
  • Fees – There will be a $10 Membership fee and $25 Connection fee due at time of connection.
  • Permits – Permits are required in certain cases. (See below)
Permit RequirementsSt. Tammany Parish PermitSt. Tammany Health PermitSt. Tammany Sewer PermitTangipahoa Parish PermitTangipahoa Health PermitWashington Parish PermitWashington Health Permit
House: New Constructionyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Existing Structure: Reconnect to existing servicenonoyesyesyesnono
Existing Structure: New service (previous service retired)yesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Mobile Home: New or used mobile homeyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Mobile Home: Reconnect to existing serviceyesyesyesyesyesnono
Mobile Home: Different trailer, existing spotyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Mobile Home: New service (previous service retired)yesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Water Pump: Farm, not home useyesnonoyesyesyesyes
Security Yard Light (only)yesnonoyesyesnono
Motor Home (only)yesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Inside incorporated area with approved sewer systemnonoyesnononono
Inside incorporated area without approved sewer systemnonoyesnononono