Louisiana Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 64 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$765
Average Rate
0.46%
Average Home Value
$167,369
County tax atlas
Louisiana property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
64/64
Avg rate
0.46%
Avg bill
$765
Avg home
$167,369
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$765
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.46%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$167,369
National avg $281,900
Counties
64
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Louisiana
Louisiana's property taxes rank far below national average
Louisiana homeowners pay an average effective tax rate of 0.421%, less than half the national median of 1.03%—placing the state among the lowest-tax states in the country. The typical Louisiana property tax bill runs $732 annually, compared to a national median of $2,690, a difference that reflects both lower tax rates and lower median home values statewide ($161,894 vs. the national $281,900).
Parish tax rates vary sixfold across Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish has the lowest effective rate at 0.153%, while Orleans Parish reaches 0.819%—a spread wide enough that identical homes can carry vastly different tax bills depending on location. Median property taxes range from just $199 in Allen Parish to $2,428 in Orleans Parish, illustrating significant disparities in both rate and revenue burden across Louisiana's 64 parishes.
A typical Louisiana homeowner pays under $750 annually
The median property tax bill statewide is $732 on a median home valued at $161,894, translating to roughly $61 per month for the average homeowner. This modest annual burden reflects Louisiana's low effective tax rate and positions the state as exceptionally affordable for property owners compared to most U.S. states.
Urban parishes carry steeper tax burdens than rural ones
Orleans Parish, home to New Orleans, leads the state with an average tax bill of $2,428 and a 0.819% effective rate, while suburban St. Tammany Parish ranks second at $2,005. Rural parishes like Allen and Madison, by contrast, impose annual taxes under $210, revealing a clear urban-rural divide in Louisiana's property tax landscape.
Louisiana is a bargain for property owners
With the nation's lowest effective tax rates, Louisiana rewards homeowners with minimal annual property tax bills—the median of $732 leaves more income for other expenses or savings. Those seeking affordable homeownership will thrive in rural parishes, though residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge pay premium rates that still remain below national averages.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.