Louisiana Property Tax Data

ACS 2023 property tax data for 64 counties in LA.

The average median property tax in Louisiana is $732/year, which is 62% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.42% on a median home value of $161,894. Taxes range from $199 in Allen Parish to $2,428 in Orleans Parish.

State Average vs National Average

Median Annual Tax

$732

-62% vs US avg

Median Home Value

$161,894

-23% vs US avg

Effective Tax Rate

0.42%

-56% vs US avg

Lowest Property Taxes in Louisiana

Counties with the cheapest tax bills →

Highest Property Taxes in Louisiana

Counties with the most expensive tax bills →

Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties

1. Allen Parish

$199

2. West Carroll Parish

Top 5 Highest Tax Counties

1. Orleans Parish

$2,428

2. St. Tammany Parish

$2,005

3. East Baton Rouge Parish

$1,547

4. St. Charles Parish

$1,475

5. Ascension Parish

$1,419

All Counties in Louisiana (64)

County	Median Tax	Effective Rate	Home Value	Population
Acadia Parish	$446	0.30%	$146,900	14,629
Allen Parish	$199	0.18%	$110,800	5,885
Ascension Parish	$1,419	0.53%	$265,300	38,755
Assumption Parish	$609	0.43%	$141,200	7,201
Avoyelles Parish	$244	0.20%	$120,200	9,991
Beauregard Parish	$544	0.33%	$164,500	11,387
Bienville Parish	$299	0.32%	$93,600	3,831
Bossier Parish	$1,380	0.64%	$215,100	32,813
Caddo Parish	$1,081	0.61%	$175,900	57,563
Calcasieu Parish	$926	0.44%	$208,500	55,624
Caldwell Parish	$341	0.32%	$106,000	2,544
Cameron Parish	$814	0.44%	$183,300	1,971
Catahoula Parish	$257	0.29%	$88,000	2,337
Claiborne Parish	$304	0.37%	$82,400	3,538
Concordia Parish	$393	0.38%	$102,400	4,627
De Soto Parish	$467	0.31%	$150,700	7,745
East Baton Rouge Parish	$1,547	0.64%	$241,800	103,597
East Carroll Parish	$251	0.29%	$87,400	1,504
East Feliciana Parish	$328	0.15%	$213,700	5,480
Evangeline Parish	$323	0.27%	$118,500	7,935
Franklin Parish	$378	0.32%	$117,200	5,418
Grant Parish	$864	0.64%	$135,900	5,907
Iberia Parish	$547	0.35%	$156,000	18,267
Iberville Parish	$581	0.33%	$177,100	8,355
Jackson Parish	$354	0.33%	$107,400	3,943
Jefferson Davis Parish	$409	0.28%	$145,000	8,934
Jefferson Parish	$1,265	0.52%	$243,500	110,285
LaSalle Parish	$578	0.42%	$137,200	4,046
Lafayette Parish	$1,329	0.57%	$234,200	65,678
Lafourche Parish	$951	0.50%	$190,800	29,285
Lincoln Parish	$975	0.50%	$195,500	9,814
Livingston Parish	$1,079	0.49%	$218,900	41,743
Madison Parish	$208	0.23%	$90,600	1,703
Morehouse Parish	$467	0.43%	$108,700	6,514
Natchitoches Parish	$766	0.47%	$163,000	8,785
Orleans Parish	$2,428	0.82%	$296,400	78,376
Ouachita Parish	$1,016	0.56%	$183,000	36,178
Plaquemines Parish	$1,275	0.46%	$275,800	6,057
Pointe Coupee Parish	$491	0.28%	$174,500	6,353
Rapides Parish	$1,024	0.57%	$179,100	31,771
Red River Parish	$555	0.54%	$103,200	2,302
Richland Parish	$438	0.35%	$124,500	4,861
Sabine Parish	$495	0.38%	$129,400	6,815
St. Bernard Parish	$976	0.51%	$192,100	11,084
St. Charles Parish	$1,475	0.57%	$256,800	15,397
St. Helena Parish	$448	0.42%	$106,400	3,055
St. James Parish	$1,043	0.53%	$197,800	6,355
St. John the Baptist Parish	$829	0.45%	$184,000	11,890
St. Landry Parish	$425	0.30%	$142,900	22,159
St. Martin Parish	$610	0.40%	$151,000	15,744
St. Mary Parish	$515	0.40%	$128,000	13,064
St. Tammany Parish	$2,005	0.74%	$272,200	81,413
Tangipahoa Parish	$887	0.43%	$204,600	35,896
Tensas Parish	$232	0.29%	$80,300	1,134
Terrebonne Parish	$852	0.45%	$189,100	30,806
Union Parish	$470	0.41%	$115,400	6,274
Vermilion Parish	$538	0.34%	$159,700	16,272
Vernon Parish	$776	0.54%	$143,500	9,901
Washington Parish	$488	0.35%	$139,400	12,247
Webster Parish	$402	0.38%	$105,600	10,067
West Baton Rouge Parish	$1,336	0.59%	$225,900	7,889
West Carroll Parish	$199	0.20%	$97,600	2,858
West Feliciana Parish	$1,359	0.52%	$263,200	3,081
Winn Parish	$323	0.31%	$102,600	3,474

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in Louisiana? ▼

The average median property tax paid in Louisiana is $732 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.42%.

How does Louisiana compare to the national average? ▼

Louisiana property taxes are 62% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $732 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.

Which county in Louisiana has the lowest property taxes? ▼

Allen Parish has the lowest median property tax in Louisiana at $199 per year with an effective rate of 0.18%. The highest is Orleans Parish at $2,428.

How are property taxes calculated? ▼

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.

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