10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Louisiana
If you are comparing property taxes across Louisiana, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, East Feliciana Parish, comes in at 0.15% — 0.40% lower than the Louisiana average (0.55%). The statewide effective rate is 0.55%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Feliciana Parish | 0.15% | $328 | $213,700 |
| 2 | Allen Parish | 0.18% | $199 | $110,800 |
| 3 | Avoyelles Parish | 0.20% | $244 | $120,200 |
| 4 | West Carroll Parish | 0.20% | $199 | $97,600 |
| 5 | Madison Parish | 0.23% | $208 | $90,600 |
| 6 | Evangeline Parish | 0.27% | $323 | $118,500 |
| 7 | Pointe Coupee Parish | 0.28% | $491 | $174,500 |
| 8 | Jefferson Davis Parish | 0.28% | $409 | $145,000 |
| 9 | East Carroll Parish | 0.29% | $251 | $87,400 |
| 10 | Tensas Parish | 0.29% | $232 | $80,300 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Louisiana often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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