Louisiana property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Louisiana is 0.55%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 40 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $1,146 a year on a home worth $208,700. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,650 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.55%
- Median annual bill
- $1,146
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 40of 51
Property tax by county in Louisiana
All 64 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 0.64% | $1,547 | $241,800 | 452,821 |
| Jefferson Parish | 0.52% | $1,265 | $243,500 | 432,484 |
| Orleans Parish | 0.82% | $2,428 | $296,400 | 376,035 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 0.74% | $2,005 | $272,200 | 269,331 |
| Lafayette Parish | 0.57% | $1,329 | $234,200 | 245,075 |
| Caddo Parish | 0.61% | $1,081 | $175,900 | 232,973 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 0.44% | $926 | $208,500 | 208,668 |
| Ouachita Parish | 0.56% | $1,016 | $183,000 | 158,916 |
| Livingston Parish | 0.49% | $1,079 | $218,900 | 145,583 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 0.43% | $887 | $204,600 | 135,218 |
| Bossier Parish | 0.64% | $1,380 | $215,100 | 129,134 |
| Ascension Parish | 0.53% | $1,419 | $265,300 | 128,593 |
| Rapides Parish | 0.57% | $1,024 | $179,100 | 128,470 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 0.45% | $852 | $189,100 | 107,362 |
| Lafourche Parish | 0.50% | $951 | $190,800 | 96,670 |
| St. Landry Parish | 0.30% | $425 | $142,900 | 82,128 |
| Iberia Parish | 0.35% | $547 | $156,000 | 69,194 |
| Acadia Parish | 0.30% | $446 | $146,900 | 57,218 |
| Vermilion Parish | 0.34% | $538 | $159,700 | 57,031 |
| St. Charles Parish | 0.57% | $1,475 | $256,800 | 51,863 |
| St. Martin Parish | 0.40% | $610 | $151,000 | 51,559 |
| St. Mary Parish | 0.40% | $515 | $128,000 | 48,455 |
| Lincoln Parish | 0.50% | $975 | $195,500 | 48,160 |
| Vernon Parish | 0.54% | $776 | $143,500 | 47,764 |
| Washington Parish | 0.35% | $488 | $139,400 | 45,238 |
| St. Bernard Parish | 0.51% | $976 | $192,100 | 44,172 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 0.45% | $829 | $184,000 | 41,342 |
| Avoyelles Parish | 0.20% | $244 | $120,200 | 39,176 |
| Natchitoches Parish | 0.47% | $766 | $163,000 | 37,047 |
| Beauregard Parish | 0.33% | $544 | $164,500 | 36,646 |
| Webster Parish | 0.38% | $402 | $105,600 | 36,189 |
| Evangeline Parish | 0.27% | $323 | $118,500 | 32,162 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 0.28% | $409 | $145,000 | 32,083 |
| Iberville Parish | 0.33% | $581 | $177,100 | 29,950 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 0.59% | $1,336 | $225,900 | 27,666 |
| De Soto Parish | 0.31% | $467 | $150,700 | 26,897 |
| Morehouse Parish | 0.43% | $467 | $108,700 | 24,967 |
| Plaquemines Parish | 0.46% | $1,275 | $275,800 | 23,070 |
| Allen Parish | 0.18% | $199 | $110,800 | 22,552 |
| Grant Parish | 0.64% | $864 | $135,900 | 22,123 |
| Sabine Parish | 0.38% | $495 | $129,400 | 22,085 |
| Union Parish | 0.41% | $470 | $115,400 | 20,914 |
| Assumption Parish | 0.43% | $609 | $141,200 | 20,720 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 0.28% | $491 | $174,500 | 20,438 |
| Richland Parish | 0.35% | $438 | $124,500 | 19,908 |
| St. James Parish | 0.53% | $1,043 | $197,800 | 19,797 |
| Franklin Parish | 0.32% | $378 | $117,200 | 19,590 |
| East Feliciana Parish | 0.15% | $328 | $213,700 | 19,378 |
| Concordia Parish | 0.38% | $393 | $102,400 | 18,325 |
| West Feliciana Parish | 0.52% | $1,359 | $263,200 | 15,381 |
| Jackson Parish | 0.33% | $354 | $107,400 | 14,939 |
| LaSalle Parish | 0.42% | $578 | $137,200 | 14,804 |
| Claiborne Parish | 0.37% | $304 | $82,400 | 14,019 |
| Winn Parish | 0.31% | $323 | $102,600 | 13,506 |
| Bienville Parish | 0.32% | $299 | $93,600 | 12,769 |
| St. Helena Parish | 0.42% | $448 | $106,400 | 10,849 |
| Madison Parish | 0.23% | $208 | $90,600 | 9,757 |
| West Carroll Parish | 0.20% | $199 | $97,600 | 9,622 |
| Caldwell Parish | 0.32% | $341 | $106,000 | 9,563 |
| Catahoula Parish | 0.29% | $257 | $88,000 | 8,738 |
| Red River Parish | 0.54% | $555 | $103,200 | 7,529 |
| East Carroll Parish | 0.29% | $251 | $87,400 | 7,195 |
| Cameron Parish | 0.44% | $814 | $183,300 | 5,222 |
| Tensas Parish | 0.29% | $232 | $80,300 | 3,992 |
Louisiana compared with the United States
The Louisiana median bill of $1,146 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Louisiana are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Louisiana is 0.55% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,650 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Louisiana county has the highest property tax?
Orleans Parish has the highest median effective rate in Louisiana at 0.82%. East Feliciana Parish has the lowest at 0.15%. The largest county by population, East Baton Rouge Parish, is at 0.64%.