LouisianaLA
Effective tax rate
0.51%
Median home value
$197,500
Median annual tax
$1,007
National rank
#45
Counties
64
Counties in Louisiana
Vernon County
0.58%Median value: $165,303
Washington County
0.58%Median value: $222,628
Webster County
0.58%Median value: $121,953
West Baton Rouge County
0.58%Median value: $179,277
West Carroll County
0.58%Median value: $236,602
West Feliciana County
0.58%Median value: $135,927
Winn County
0.58%Median value: $193,252
Assumption County
0.58%Median value: $250,577
Bienville County
0.58%Median value: $149,901
Caldwell County
0.58%Median value: $207,226
Pointe Coupee County
0.57%Median value: $166,730
Red River County
0.57%Median value: $224,055
Richland County
0.57%Median value: $123,380
Sabine County
0.57%Median value: $180,705
St. Bernard County
0.57%Median value: $238,030
St. Charles County
0.57%Median value: $137,354
St. Helena County
0.57%Median value: $194,679
St. James County
0.57%Median value: $252,004
St. John the Baptist County
0.57%Median value: $151,329
Tensas County
0.57%Median value: $208,653
Union County
0.57%Median value: $265,978
Grant County
0.56%Median value: $225,483
Iberville County
0.56%Median value: $124,807
Jackson County
0.56%Median value: $182,132
Jefferson Davis County
0.56%Median value: $239,457
La Salle County
0.56%Median value: $138,782
Lincoln County
0.56%Median value: $196,107
Madison County
0.56%Median value: $253,431
Morehouse County
0.56%Median value: $152,756
Natchitoches County
0.56%Median value: $210,081
Plaquemines County
0.56%Median value: $267,406
Allen County
0.55%Median value: $226,910
Avoyelles County
0.55%Median value: $126,235
Cameron County
0.55%Median value: $183,560
Catahoula County
0.55%Median value: $240,884
Claiborne County
0.55%Median value: $140,209
Concordia County
0.55%Median value: $197,534
De Soto County
0.55%Median value: $254,859
East Carroll County
0.55%Median value: $154,184
East Feliciana County
0.55%Median value: $211,508
Evangeline County
0.55%Median value: $268,833
Franklin County
0.55%Median value: $168,158
Ascension County
0.54%Median value: $228,338
Tangipahoa County
0.54%Median value: $127,662
Terrebonne County
0.54%Median value: $184,987
Lafourche County
0.54%Median value: $242,312
Iberia County
0.54%Median value: $141,637
St. Landry County
0.54%Median value: $198,961
Vermilion County
0.54%Median value: $256,286
St. Martin County
0.54%Median value: $155,611
St. Mary County
0.54%Median value: $212,936
Acadia County
0.54%Median value: $270,261
Beauregard County
0.54%Median value: $169,585
East Baton Rouge County
0.53%Median value: $229,765
Jefferson County
0.53%Median value: $129,090
Orleans County
0.53%Median value: $186,415
St. Tammany County
0.53%Median value: $243,739
Caddo County
0.53%Median value: $143,064
Calcasieu County
0.53%Median value: $200,389
Lafayette County
0.53%Median value: $257,714
Ouachita County
0.53%Median value: $157,038
Rapides County
0.53%Median value: $214,363
Bossier County
0.53%Median value: $271,688
Livingston County
0.53%Median value: $171,013
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Louisiana has an effective property tax rate of 0.51%, ranking #45 highest in the nation. The median home value is $197,500, and the median annual property tax payment is $1,007.
Property taxes in Louisiana are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Louisiana
Louisiana offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?
Louisiana has an effective property tax rate of 0.51%, ranking #45 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $1,007 on a $197,500 home.
How does Louisiana property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Louisiana's rate of 0.51% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Louisiana pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Louisiana has the highest property tax?
Vernon County has the highest effective property tax rate in Louisiana at 0.58%.
Which county in Louisiana has the lowest property tax?
Livingston County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Louisiana at 0.53%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Louisiana?
Louisiana offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.