Bossier Parish Property Taxes
Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
88.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$115/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$215,100
State avg ▲ $161,894
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,605
$134/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$900
$75/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Bossier's taxes exceed national average
At 0.642%, Bossier Parish's effective tax rate surpasses the national median of 0.72%, placing it in the upper quarter of counties. The median property tax of $1,380 trails the national median of $2,690, but remains significantly higher than most Louisiana parishes.
The highest-taxed parish in Louisiana
Bossier's effective rate of 0.642% substantially exceeds the state average of 0.421%, the highest we're tracking. Its median property tax of $1,380 nearly doubles the state median of $732, making Bossier an outlier statewide.
Far steeper than surrounding parishes
Bossier's 0.642% rate vastly outpaces nearby Bienville Parish (0.319%) and even exceeds Ascension Parish (0.535%). For northern Louisiana homeowners, Bossier represents the highest property tax burden by far.
Notably higher annual property tax bills
On Bossier's median home value of $215,100, owners pay $1,380 per year in property taxes—roughly $115 monthly. Including mortgage-related fees, the total climbs to approximately $1,605 annually.
Challenge assessments given high rates
With Bossier's exceptionally high tax rate, reviewing your property's assessed value is especially critical. Many homeowners can successfully appeal overassessments through the parish assessor's office, potentially recouping hundreds in annual savings.
How Bossier Parish Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bossier Parish
0.64%
Effective rate
Louisiana Avg
0.45%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish
0.15%
Allen Parish
0.18%
Avoyelles Parish
0.20%
West Carroll Parish
0.20%
Madison Parish
0.23%
Evangeline Parish
0.27%
Pointe Coupee Parish
0.28%
Jefferson Davis Parish
0.28%
East Carroll Parish
0.29%
Tensas Parish
0.29%
Catahoula Parish
0.29%
St. Landry Parish
0.30%
Acadia Parish
0.30%
De Soto Parish
0.31%
Winn Parish
0.31%
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.