Louisiana property tax
South region · 64 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Louisiana has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -50.6% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,174 on a median home worth around $208,681. Louisiana ranks #45 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Orleans Parish is highest at 0.82% and East Feliciana Parish is lowest at 0.15%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Louisiana property tax at a glance
| Figure | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.53% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.41% |
| Typical median bill | $1,174 |
| Typical median home value | $208,681 |
| Versus US average rate | -50.6% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #45 |
| Counties | 64 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Louisiana counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Louisiana, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 64 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans Parish | $2,428 | $296,400 | 0.82% |
| 2 | St. Tammany Parish | $2,005 | $272,200 | 0.74% |
| 3 | Bossier Parish | $1,380 | $215,100 | 0.64% |
| 4 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,547 | $241,800 | 0.64% |
| 5 | Grant Parish | $864 | $135,900 | 0.64% |
| 6 | Caddo Parish | $1,081 | $175,900 | 0.61% |
| 7 | West Baton Rouge Parish | $1,336 | $225,900 | 0.59% |
| 8 | St. Charles Parish | $1,475 | $256,800 | 0.57% |
| 9 | Rapides Parish | $1,024 | $179,100 | 0.57% |
| 10 | Lafayette Parish | $1,329 | $234,200 | 0.57% |
| 11 | Ouachita Parish | $1,016 | $183,000 | 0.56% |
| 12 | Vernon Parish | $776 | $143,500 | 0.54% |
| 13 | Red River Parish | $555 | $103,200 | 0.54% |
| 14 | Ascension Parish | $1,419 | $265,300 | 0.54% |
| 15 | St. James Parish | $1,043 | $197,800 | 0.53% |
| 16 | Jefferson Parish | $1,265 | $243,500 | 0.52% |
| 17 | West Feliciana Parish | $1,359 | $263,200 | 0.52% |
| 18 | St. Bernard Parish | $976 | $192,100 | 0.51% |
| 19 | Lincoln Parish | $975 | $195,500 | 0.50% |
| 20 | Lafourche Parish | $951 | $190,800 | 0.50% |
| 21 | Livingston Parish | $1,079 | $218,900 | 0.49% |
| 22 | Natchitoches Parish | $766 | $163,000 | 0.47% |
| 23 | Plaquemines Parish | $1,275 | $275,800 | 0.46% |
| 24 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $829 | $184,000 | 0.45% |
| 25 | Terrebonne Parish | $852 | $189,100 | 0.45% |
| 26 | Calcasieu Parish | $926 | $208,500 | 0.44% |
| 27 | Cameron Parish | $814 | $183,300 | 0.44% |
| 28 | Tangipahoa Parish | $887 | $204,600 | 0.43% |
| 29 | Assumption Parish | $609 | $141,200 | 0.43% |
| 30 | Morehouse Parish | $467 | $108,700 | 0.43% |
| 31 | LaSalle Parish | $578 | $137,200 | 0.42% |
| 32 | St. Helena Parish | $448 | $106,400 | 0.42% |
| 33 | Union Parish | $470 | $115,400 | 0.41% |
| 34 | St. Martin Parish | $610 | $151,000 | 0.40% |
| 35 | St. Mary Parish | $515 | $128,000 | 0.40% |
| 36 | Concordia Parish | $393 | $102,400 | 0.38% |
| 37 | Sabine Parish | $495 | $129,400 | 0.38% |
| 38 | Webster Parish | $402 | $105,600 | 0.38% |
| 39 | Claiborne Parish | $304 | $82,400 | 0.37% |
| 40 | Richland Parish | $438 | $124,500 | 0.35% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Louisiana compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this state) | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| West Virginia | 0.54% | $866 | -49.9% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Louisiana?
Louisiana's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -50.6% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,174 on a $208,681 home. It ranks #45 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Louisiana county has the highest property tax?
In Louisiana, Orleans Parish has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.82% (median tax $2,428). The lowest is East Feliciana Parish at 0.15%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Louisiana?
Louisiana is low on property tax at a 0.53% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Louisiana home is worth about $208,681 and the median bill is around $1,174. Rates vary widely between its 64 counties.
How is the Louisiana property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.41%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20