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East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.64%

Median Annual Tax

$1,547

How East Baton Rouge Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

East Baton Rouge Parish$1,547
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

East Baton Rouge Parish

0.64%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,749

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,209

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,547

Monthly Escrow

$129

Effective Rate

0.64%

vs. Louisiana State Average▲ 111.3% above
vs. National Average▼ 42.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is 0.64%. 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 East Baton Rouge Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,547. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,749, while those without a mortgage pay $1,209.
How does East Baton Rouge Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
East Baton Rouge Parish's effective tax rate of 0.64% is higher than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,547, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is $241,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Louisiana?
Property taxes in Louisiana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Bossier Parish(LA)

Rate0.64%
Median Tax$1,380

Grant Parish(LA)

Rate0.64%
Median Tax$864

Caddo Parish(LA)

Rate0.61%
Median Tax$1,081

West Baton Rouge Parish(LA)

Rate0.59%
Median Tax$1,336
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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.

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