TaxBy County

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.57%

Median Annual Tax

$1,329

How Lafayette Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lafayette Parish$1,329
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Lafayette Parish

0.57%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,458

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,087

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,329

Monthly Escrow

$111

Effective Rate

0.57%

vs. Louisiana State Average▲ 81.6% above
vs. National Average▼ 50.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is 0.57%. 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 Lafayette Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Lafayette Parish is $1,329. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,458, while those without a mortgage pay $1,087.
How does Lafayette Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Lafayette Parish's effective tax rate of 0.57% is higher than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Lafayette Parish is $1,329, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is $234,200, 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

Rapides Parish(LA)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$1,024

St. Charles Parish(LA)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$1,475

Ouachita Parish(LA)

Rate0.56%
Median Tax$1,016

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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