Property Tax Rates in Louisiana
Louisiana has a median annual property tax of $1,146 on a median home value of $208,700, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Louisiana.
Louisiana’s effective property tax rate of 0.55% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 11 counties have rates above the state median while 53 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Louisiana
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | $1,265 | 0.52% | $243,500 | 176,986 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,547 | 0.64% | $241,800 | 175,408 |
| Orleans Parish | $2,428 | 0.82% | $296,400 | 155,060 |
| St. Tammany Parish | $2,005 | 0.74% | $272,200 | 103,286 |
| Lafayette Parish | $1,329 | 0.57% | $234,200 | 99,357 |
| Caddo Parish | $1,081 | 0.61% | $175,900 | 94,917 |
| Calcasieu Parish | $926 | 0.44% | $208,500 | 76,995 |
| Ouachita Parish | $1,016 | 0.56% | $183,000 | 60,804 |
| Livingston Parish | $1,079 | 0.49% | $218,900 | 51,362 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | $887 | 0.43% | $204,600 | 50,191 |
| Bossier Parish | $1,380 | 0.64% | $215,100 | 49,661 |
| Rapides Parish | $1,024 | 0.57% | $179,100 | 48,660 |
| Ascension Parish | $1,419 | 0.53% | $265,300 | 46,773 |
| Terrebonne Parish | $852 | 0.45% | $189,100 | 41,841 |
| Lafourche Parish | $951 | 0.50% | $190,800 | 37,397 |
| St. Landry Parish | $425 | 0.30% | $142,900 | 31,638 |
| Iberia Parish | $547 | 0.35% | $156,000 | 26,869 |
| Vermilion Parish | $538 | 0.34% | $159,700 | 21,914 |
| Acadia Parish | $446 | 0.30% | $146,900 | 21,529 |
| St. Martin Parish | $610 | 0.40% | $151,000 | 19,963 |
| St. Mary Parish | $515 | 0.40% | $128,000 | 18,705 |
| St. Charles Parish | $1,475 | 0.57% | $256,800 | 18,622 |
| Lincoln Parish | $975 | 0.50% | $195,500 | 18,341 |
| Vernon Parish | $776 | 0.54% | $143,500 | 17,754 |
| Washington Parish | $488 | 0.35% | $139,400 | 17,651 |
| St. Bernard Parish | $976 | 0.51% | $192,100 | 15,803 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | $829 | 0.45% | $184,000 | 14,922 |
| Webster Parish | $402 | 0.38% | $105,600 | 14,761 |
| Avoyelles Parish | $244 | 0.20% | $120,200 | 14,540 |
| Natchitoches Parish | $766 | 0.47% | $163,000 | 14,108 |
| Beauregard Parish | $544 | 0.33% | $164,500 | 13,691 |
| Evangeline Parish | $323 | 0.27% | $118,500 | 12,240 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | $409 | 0.28% | $145,000 | 11,704 |
| Iberville Parish | $581 | 0.33% | $177,100 | 11,032 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | $1,336 | 0.59% | $225,900 | 10,400 |
| De Soto Parish | $467 | 0.31% | $150,700 | 10,293 |
| Morehouse Parish | $467 | 0.43% | $108,700 | 9,779 |
| Sabine Parish | $495 | 0.38% | $129,400 | 8,485 |
| Assumption Parish | $609 | 0.43% | $141,200 | 8,420 |
| Union Parish | $470 | 0.41% | $115,400 | 8,247 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | $491 | 0.28% | $174,500 | 8,202 |
| Plaquemines Parish | $1,275 | 0.46% | $275,800 | 8,200 |
| Allen Parish | $199 | 0.18% | $110,800 | 7,659 |
| St. James Parish | $1,043 | 0.53% | $197,800 | 7,436 |
| Franklin Parish | $378 | 0.32% | $117,200 | 7,351 |
| Richland Parish | $438 | 0.35% | $124,500 | 7,251 |
| Grant Parish | $864 | 0.64% | $135,900 | 7,195 |
| Concordia Parish | $393 | 0.38% | $102,400 | 6,575 |
| East Feliciana Parish | $328 | 0.15% | $213,700 | 6,536 |
| Jackson Parish | $354 | 0.33% | $107,400 | 5,602 |
| Bienville Parish | $299 | 0.32% | $93,600 | 5,425 |
| Claiborne Parish | $304 | 0.37% | $82,400 | 5,019 |
| LaSalle Parish | $578 | 0.42% | $137,200 | 4,883 |
| Winn Parish | $323 | 0.31% | $102,600 | 4,883 |
| St. Helena Parish | $448 | 0.42% | $106,400 | 4,101 |
| West Feliciana Parish | $1,359 | 0.52% | $263,200 | 3,911 |
| West Carroll Parish | $199 | 0.20% | $97,600 | 3,875 |
| Caldwell Parish | $341 | 0.32% | $106,000 | 3,686 |
| Catahoula Parish | $257 | 0.29% | $88,000 | 3,076 |
| Madison Parish | $208 | 0.23% | $90,600 | 3,020 |
| Red River Parish | $555 | 0.54% | $103,200 | 3,002 |
| East Carroll Parish | $251 | 0.29% | $87,400 | 2,508 |
| Cameron Parish | $814 | 0.44% | $183,300 | 2,034 |
| Tensas Parish | $232 | 0.29% | $80,300 | 1,629 |
About Property Taxes in Louisiana
Property taxes in Louisiana are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Louisiana should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.