Orleans Parish, LA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Orleans Parish is 0.82%, above the Louisiana median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,428 a year on a home worth $296,400.
- Effective rate
- 0.82%
- Median annual bill
- $2,428
- Median home value
- $296,400
- Rank in Louisiana
- 1of 64
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,640 | $137 |
| $300,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $400,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $500,000 | $4,100 | $342 |
| $750,000 | $6,150 | $513 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,200 | $683 |
Orleans Parish compared with Louisiana and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | 0.82% | $2,428 | $296,400 |
| 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 Orleans Parish, LA?
The median effective property tax rate in Orleans Parish is 0.82% of home value, above the Louisiana median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,428 a year on a median home value of $296,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Orleans Parish?
About $3,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.82%, 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 Orleans Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Orleans Parish ranks 1 of 64 Louisiana counties by effective rate. The Louisiana median is 0.55% and the median bill is $1,146.