Estimate your Louisiana property tax based on the state's 0.47% average effective rate. Enter your home value for an instant, free calculation.
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Louisiana has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country at 0.47%, ranking 46th nationally. Generous homestead exemptions and a unique assessment system contribute to very low actual tax bills for primary residents.
Louisiana assesses residential property at 10% of fair market value. The statewide homestead exemption then reduces the first $75,000 of assessed home value — which effectively eliminates property taxes on homes worth $750,000 or less for owner-occupants.
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax | Monthly (Escrow) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,175 | $97/mo |
| $199,500 (median) | $938 | $78/mo |
| $600,000 | $2,820 | $235/mo |
Louisiana's homestead exemption exempts the first $75,000 of assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences. For a home assessed at 10% of market value, this exempts homes worth $750,000 or less entirely from state and most local property taxes.
Louisiana property taxes are due December 31 and become delinquent after that date, with penalties beginning January 1.
Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has higher rates than rural parishes. The homestead exemption's generous structure means many Louisiana homeowners pay $0 in property taxes on their primary residence.