Property Tax in Louisiana
Homeowners in Louisiana paid a median of $1,187 in real estate taxes in 2024 on a median home value of $223,200 — an effective rate of 0.53%, below the U.S. rate of 0.89%.
Calculate Louisiana property tax for your home
Estimated property tax on homes in Louisiana
Applying the statewide effective rate of 0.532% to different home values. The last column compares with the same home at the U.S. effective rate.
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly | vs U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $798 | $66.50 | −$537 |
| $223,000 (state median) | $1,186 | $98.86 | −$798 |
| $250,000 | $1,330 | $110.83 | −$895 |
| $350,000 | $1,862 | $155.17 | −$1,253 |
| $500,000 | $2,660 | $221.67 | −$1,790 |
| $750,000 | $3,990 | $332.50 | −$2,685 |
What it adds to a mortgage payment
On a home at the Louisiana median value of about $223,000, with 10% down and a 30-year loan at an example rate of 6.5%, principal and interest come to $1,268.56 a month and property tax adds $98.86 — about 7% of the combined payment, before insurance. Open this scenario in the mortgage calculator to add insurance, PMI and HOA dues.
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana has the 39th-highest effective rate among the 50 states and DC. Its median bill is higher than in 3 other states and lower than in 47. States with the most similar effective rates: Arkansas (0.52%), West Virginia (0.52%), Colorado (0.49%), Wyoming (0.57%).
Why your bill may differ
This is a statewide figure. Rates in Louisiana vary by county, city and school district, and your bill depends on your home’s assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption. Your county assessor or tax collector can give you the exact rate and assessment for a property. When buying, ask how the home will be reassessed after the sale rather than relying on the seller’s current bill.
About this data
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median value of owner-occupied housing units, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077). These are survey estimates with margins of error, and median taxes are top-coded at $10,000. Read more in property taxes explained.