Allen Parish Property Taxes

Allen Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

72.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$17/mo escrow

#2 of 64 counties in Louisiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.18%

vs. Louisiana Avg72.8% below
vs. National Avg92.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$110,800

State avg $161,894

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$544

$45/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$199

$17/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#2

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Allen Parish, Louisiana

Allen's taxes are exceptionally low

At 0.180%, Allen Parish has one of the lowest effective tax rates in the nation, ranking in the bottom 10% of counties. Annual property taxes average just $199 per homeowner—less than 7% of the national median of $2,690.

The lowest-taxed parish in Louisiana

Allen Parish's effective rate of 0.180% is less than half the state average of 0.421%. Its median property tax bill of $199 is the lowest we're tracking in Louisiana, making it an outlier even by state standards.

Significantly lower than regional peers

Allen's 0.180% rate substantially undercuts neighboring Acadia Parish (0.304%) and Beauregard Parish (0.331%). Even compared to Avoyelles Parish (0.203%), Allen remains among the state's most tax-friendly parishes.

Minimal annual property tax burden

On Allen's median home value of $110,800, owners pay just $199 per year in property taxes—about $17 monthly. Even with mortgage-related fees included, the total reaches only around $544 annually.

Appeal opportunities still exist

Despite already-low rates, some Allen Parish homeowners may be overassessed relative to comparable properties in their area. An appeal through the parish assessor's office is free and can result in meaningful savings.

How Allen Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Allen Parish$199
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Allen Parish

0.18%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Allen Parish, Louisiana is 0.18%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Allen Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Allen Parish is $199. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $544, while those without a mortgage pay $199.
How does Allen Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Allen Parish's effective tax rate of 0.18% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Allen Parish is $199, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Allen Parish, Louisiana is $110,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Allen Parish a low property tax area in Louisiana?
Yes — Allen Parish's effective property tax rate of 0.18% is below the Louisiana average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax of $199 is also lower the state average of $732, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Allen Parish rank for property taxes in Louisiana?
Allen Parish ranks #2 out of 64 counties in Louisiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.18% and median annual tax of $199, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.