Louisiana Property Tax Calculator
Calculate Louisiana property taxes. Effective rate: 0.55%. Estimate annual and monthly property tax on your home.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
Home value multiplied by Louisiana's statewide effective property-tax rate of 0.55% — an aggregate statistical average (total real estate taxes paid on owner-occupied homes ÷ total value of those homes) computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year tables B25090 and B25082 and published by the Tax Foundation. It is not a median, and it is not the millage of any specific county, city, or school district. Assessed value, local rates, and exemptions vary within Louisiana, so an individual bill can differ substantially. The optional homestead reduction is a generic model, not Louisiana's actual exemption.
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the county assessor or tax collector's office where the property is located (they set the actual millage rate, assessed value, and exemptions).
Enter Your Details
Adjust values to see instant results
Pre-filled: Louisiana median
Pre-filled: Tax Foundation
Estimated Annual Property Tax
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Estimated Monthly Property Tax
$99.92
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
This is a modeled estimate, not your actual tax bill. It multiplies your home value by Louisiana's statewide effective property-tax rate (0.55%). That rate is an aggregate statistic — the total real-estate taxes paid on all owner-occupied homes in Louisiana divided by the total value of those homes (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25090 and B25082, as compiled by the Tax Foundation) — not the rate any single jurisdiction levies, and not a median. Your real bill is set by your county/municipal millage applied to an assessor's assessed value (which is usually not the same as market value) and reduced by whatever local exemptions you qualify for. The optional homestead reduction in this tool is a generic 10%-of-value estimate (capped at $50,000), not a Louisiana-specific exemption; it must not be used to determine eligibility or an actual exemption amount.
Example Calculation
Let's estimate property taxes on a typical home in Louisiana.
Assume a home valued at $218,000 — Louisiana's typical home value. At Louisiana's statewide effective property tax rate of 0.55% — an aggregate figure (total taxes paid on owner-occupied homes ÷ total value of those homes, Census ACS 2024), not a local millage — the estimate below applies that rate to the full value. It does not subtract any exemption, because homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions are granted locally and none is assumed here.
Result: That works out to roughly $1,199/year, or about $100/month, before any exemption you may qualify for. Property taxes are one of the largest ongoing costs of homeownership. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage payment, they can increase annually as home values rise and local governments adjust mill rates — budget for 1–3% annual increases in most markets.
Newsletter Signups Are Paused
We're building the email delivery behind our newsletter so we can do it properly — signups aren't open yet. Check back soon.
No form here and nothing is collected. Read our privacy policy.
StateCalc Team
Editorial Team
The StateCalc team builds free financial calculators using data from official government sources including the IRS, U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, and state revenue departments. All formulas are validated by an automated test suite and cross-referenced against published data.
Our editorial standardsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?
Louisiana's statewide effective property tax rate averages 0.55% — an aggregate figure (total property taxes paid on owner-occupied homes divided by the total value of those homes, per U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year data compiled by the Tax Foundation), so local rates vary by county, city, and school district. Applied to a $218,000 home, that's an estimated $1,199 per year or about $100/month. Your actual bill depends on your jurisdiction's millage and assessed value.
Does Louisiana have a homestead exemption?
Homestead rules in Louisiana can depend on state law, county/municipal administration, property use, age, disability, veteran status, filing deadlines, and local options. Be careful comparing figures you find elsewhere: many states have two unrelated things both called a "homestead exemption" — one that reduces your taxable value (property-tax relief) and one that protects home equity from creditors (for example, Nevada's $605,000 figure is NRS 115.010, protection from forced sale, not a tax break). This calculator's homestead toggle is only a generic modeling assumption — it does not determine eligibility or encode Louisiana's real exemption. Check the county assessor or tax collector where the property is located.
When are property taxes due in Louisiana?
Property tax due dates vary by county in Louisiana. Most counties bill semi-annually or annually. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates. Many mortgage lenders collect property taxes monthly as part of escrow.
How does Louisiana's property tax compare to other states?
Louisiana's effective rate of 0.55% is the 13th-lowest of the 50 states, and below the national average of 0.94%. For reference, New Jersey and Illinois are the highest at 1.88%, and Hawaii is the lowest at 0.29%, followed by Alabama at 0.37%. All figures are the same aggregate Census ACS 2024 measure, so they are directly comparable.
People Also Calculate
Frequently used together with this calculator
Related Calculators
More Property Tax Calculators
More Calculators for Louisiana
Explore related financial tools with Louisiana data
Compare Louisiana With Other States
Side-by-side tax, housing & cost of living comparisons