Louisiana property tax rates by county
Louisiana · #40 of 52 · 64 counties
Median annual property tax $1,180 · median home value $216,500
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Dec 31. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $216,500 home, the Louisiana median: about $1,787 a year in Orleans Parish (0.83%) versus $440 in Avoyelles Parish (0.20%) — $1,347 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Louisiana residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish#3 of 63 | 0.67% | $1,656 | 2.6% |
| Jefferson Parish#18 of 63 | 0.52% | $1,312 | 2.0% |
| Orleans Parish#1 of 63 | 0.83% | $2,606 | 4.6% |
| St. Tammany Parish#2 of 63 | 0.71% | $2,028 | 2.5% |
| Lafayette Parish#10 of 63 | 0.57% | $1,380 | 2.0% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Orleans ParishMedian home value $315,700
- St. Tammany ParishMedian home value $284,000
- East Baton Rouge ParishMedian home value $248,800
- Bossier ParishMedian home value $227,200
- West Feliciana ParishMedian home value $245,700
- Caddo ParishMedian home value $175,700
- St. Helena ParishMedian home value $77,300
- Grant ParishMedian home value $143,300
- St. Charles ParishMedian home value $263,700
- Lafayette ParishMedian home value $242,900
- Rapides ParishMedian home value $181,100
- West Baton Rouge ParishMedian home value $229,900
- Ascension ParishMedian home value $279,600
- Ouachita ParishMedian home value $194,400
- Lafourche ParishMedian home value $193,900
- St. James ParishMedian home value $211,800
- Vernon ParishMedian home value $156,000
- Jefferson ParishMedian home value $251,400
- Plaquemines ParishMedian home value $282,900
- St. Bernard ParishMedian home value $202,500
- Livingston ParishMedian home value $230,600
- Cameron ParishMedian home value $202,500
- Lincoln ParishMedian home value $210,100
- Union ParishMedian home value $112,500
- St. John the Baptist ParishMedian home value $193,200
- Terrebonne ParishMedian home value $187,200
- Morehouse ParishMedian home value $118,800
- Calcasieu ParishMedian home value $217,000
- LaSalle ParishMedian home value $119,500
- Caldwell ParishMedian home value $93,300
- St. Martin ParishMedian home value $164,200
- Natchitoches ParishMedian home value $171,300
- Claiborne ParishMedian home value $82,100
- Red River ParishMedian home value $119,700
- Tangipahoa ParishMedian home value $212,900
- Sabine ParishMedian home value $123,100
- St. Mary ParishMedian home value $138,900
- Concordia ParishMedian home value $103,800
- Assumption ParishMedian home value $150,300
- Vermilion ParishMedian home value $163,300
- Iberia ParishMedian home value $164,500
- Webster ParishMedian home value $114,500
- Beauregard ParishMedian home value $161,700
- De Soto ParishMedian home value $154,900
- Washington ParishMedian home value $155,700
- Madison ParishMedian home value $96,200
- Iberville ParishMedian home value $172,800
- Catahoula ParishMedian home value $101,800
- Pointe Coupee ParishMedian home value $179,300
- Franklin ParishMedian home value $113,000
- Acadia ParishMedian home value $155,500
- Jackson ParishMedian home value $115,600
- Bienville ParishMedian home value $99,500
- Winn ParishMedian home value $108,500
- Jefferson Davis ParishMedian home value $150,800
- Evangeline ParishMedian home value $124,600
- St. Landry ParishMedian home value $142,500
- Richland ParishMedian home value $141,900
- East Carroll ParishMedian home value $100,500
- Tensas ParishMedian home value $86,300
- Allen ParishMedian home value $104,500
- Avoyelles ParishMedian home value $122,400
- East Feliciana ParishMedian home value $228,100
- West Carroll ParishMedian home value $94,400
When it's due in Louisiana
All states| Annual payment | Due Dec 31 Late from Jan 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
|---|---|
| Late penalty | 1% per month interest (12% annually) from delinquency date plus 10% collection attorney fee (La. R.S. 47:2124) |
| Appeal window | within 15 calendar days of public exposure of assessment rolls (typically mid-August) to parish Board of Review (La. R.S. 47:1992) |
Ad valorem taxes are due on receipt of bill and delinquent after December 31. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed November. Source: La. R.S. 47:2124, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.