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Tensas Parish

Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.29%

Median Annual Tax

$232

How Tensas Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tensas Parish$232
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Tensas Parish

0.29%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$253

per year

Without Mortgage

$218

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$232

Monthly Escrow

$19

Effective Rate

0.29%

vs. Louisiana State Average▼ 68.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 91.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 0.29%. 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 Tensas Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Tensas Parish is $232. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $253, while those without a mortgage pay $218.
How does Tensas Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Tensas Parish's effective tax rate of 0.29% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Tensas Parish is $232, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is $80,300, 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

East Carroll Parish(LA)

Rate0.29%
Median Tax$251

Catahoula Parish(LA)

Rate0.29%
Median Tax$257

Jefferson Davis Parish(LA)

Rate0.28%
Median Tax$409

Pointe Coupee Parish(LA)

Rate0.28%
Median Tax$491
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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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