Lafourche Parish, LA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Lafourche Parish is 0.50%, below the Louisiana median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $951 a year on a home worth $190,800.
- Effective rate
- 0.50%
- Median annual bill
- $951
- Median home value
- $190,800
- Rank in Louisiana
- 19of 64
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,000 | $83 |
| $300,000 | $1,500 | $125 |
| $400,000 | $2,000 | $167 |
| $500,000 | $2,500 | $208 |
| $750,000 | $3,750 | $313 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,000 | $417 |
Lafourche Parish compared with Louisiana and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafourche Parish | 0.50% | $951 | $190,800 |
| Louisiana median | 0.55% | $1,146 | $208,700 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lafourche Parish, LA?
The median effective property tax rate in Lafourche Parish is 0.50% of home value, below the Louisiana median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $951 a year on a median home value of $190,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lafourche Parish?
About $2,000 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.50%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Lafourche Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafourche Parish ranks 19 of 64 Louisiana counties by effective rate. The Louisiana median is 0.55% and the median bill is $1,146.