Louisiana Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate property taxes in Louisiana. The average effective property tax rate in LA is 0.56%, which is below the national average of 0.89%. Estimate your annual property tax bill.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Annual Property Tax

$1,960.00

Monthly Equivalent

$163.33

Effective Rate

0.560%

Property Tax Breakdown

Assessed Value$350,000.00
Homestead Exemption$0.00
Taxable Value$350,000.00
Annual Tax$1,960.00
Monthly Equivalent$163.33

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Louisiana Property Tax Guide

Louisiana carries one of the lighter property tax loads in the country, with an average effective rate near 0.56%, well below the national figure of about 0.9%. Paired with home values that stay affordable across much of the state, that translates into modest annual bills for many owners. Property tax is not a state-level charge; it is assessed and billed locally, with the parish assessor setting values and the sheriff's office or tax collector handling the bills.

Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties, and each parish assessor establishes the assessed value your bill is built on. A home is assessed at 10% of its fair market value (Louisiana Constitution art. VII, §18), and the homestead exemption takes the first $7,500 of that assessed value, the tax on $75,000 of market value, off your primary home's parish taxes (§20); outside Orleans Parish it does not apply to city taxes. To estimate what you owe, apply the combined millage rate set by your local taxing bodies to the assessed value that remains after the exemption. The calculator above opens on the statewide 0.56% average effective rate, which already reflects typical exemptions, so leave its exemption at $0 and ratio at 100% unless you switch to your parish millage.

Louisiana Property Tax Details (2026)

Avg. Effective Property Tax Rate 0.56%
National Average 0.89%
vs. National Average 0.33 points below
Estate Tax None
State Sales Tax 5%
State Income Tax 3% (flat)

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Louisiana Property Tax FAQ

How low is Louisiana's property tax compared with other states?
The average effective rate is about 0.56%, roughly two-thirds of the national average of about 0.9%, which makes Louisiana one of the cheaper states for annual property tax. Effective rate measures total tax as a share of market value, smoothing over parish-by-parish differences. Your own rate hinges on local millages and your assessed value, so it can run above or below the statewide figure.
How does the homestead exemption work?
The homestead exemption removes a set slice of the assessed value of your primary residence from parish property taxes, which can sharply reduce or zero out the bill on a lower-valued home. It covers only the house you own and live in, not rentals or second homes. You generally file once with your parish assessor, and it stays in force as long as the home remains your primary residence.
Who sets and collects my property tax bill?
It is handled entirely at the parish level. The parish assessor determines your assessed value, local taxing bodies vote the millage rates that fund schools and services, and the sheriff or tax collector issues and collects the bill. Because each parish sets its own millages, two equally valued homes in different parishes can owe noticeably different amounts.
How do I estimate my bill from assessed value?
Start with the assessed value your parish assigns (10% of market value for a home), subtract the $7,500 homestead exemption if you qualify, then multiply the remainder by your district's combined millage rate. Millage is stated in mills, where one mill is one dollar of tax per thousand dollars of taxable value. In the calculator that means a 10% assessment ratio, $7,500 in the exemption field and mills ÷ 10 as the rate: a $350,000 home in a 100-mill district is ($35,000 − $7,500) × 10% = $2,750 a year. The statewide 0.56% effective rate works as a quick reality check once you have a rough number.

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