Union Parish Property Taxes

Union Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$39/mo escrow

#32 of 64 counties in Louisiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Louisiana Avg35.8% below
vs. National Avg82.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$115,400

State avg $161,894

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$686

$57/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$304

$25/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#32

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Union Parish, Louisiana

Union Parish taxes well below U.S. median

Union Parish's effective tax rate of 0.407% produces median annual taxes of $470, roughly 17% of the national median property tax of $2,690. This places the parish in the lowest quartile nationally for property tax burden.

Just below Louisiana's average rate

Union's 0.407% rate sits just below Louisiana's state average of 0.421%, ranking it near the statewide median among 64 parishes. Median taxes of $470 run $262 below the state median of $732, making Union a below-average tax parish.

Lower taxes than most regional peers

Union's 0.407% rate ranks it as the sixth-highest among the eight parishes, exceeding only St. Landry (0.297%) and Tensas (0.289%). Regional residents in Union pay roughly $200 less annually than those in higher-tax parishes like Tangipahoa and Terrebonne.

Your annual tax on a median home

With a median home value of $115,400, Union Parish residents pay approximately $470 per year in property taxes, or $686 when mortgage escrow is included. This equals about $39 monthly—well below both state and national averages.

Verify your assessment is accurate

Union Parish homeowners should ensure their assessments reflect true market value by comparing to recent sales of similar properties. A free assessment appeal can identify and correct overvaluations, potentially reducing your annual tax bill significantly.

How Union Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Union Parish$470
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Union Parish

0.41%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Union Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Union Parish, Louisiana is 0.41%. 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 Union Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Union Parish is $470. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $686, while those without a mortgage pay $304.
How does Union Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Union Parish's effective tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Union Parish is $470, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Union Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Union Parish, Louisiana is $115,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Union Parish a low property tax area in Louisiana?
Yes — Union Parish's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is below the Louisiana average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax of $470 is also lower the state average of $732, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Union Parish rank for property taxes in Louisiana?
Union Parish ranks #32 out of 64 counties in Louisiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $470, it falls in the middle 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.