United Paramount Tax Group
Louisiana (LA) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 33 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 37 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 48 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 0.50% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | Yes |
| Louisiana State Website | http://louisiana.gov/ |
| Capital | Baton Rouge |
| Largest City | New Orleans |
| Largest Metro Area | 1,270,399 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- Louisiana Property Tax Filing Deadline Later of April 1 or within 45 days of receipt of forms from Assessor; Jefferson Parish 45 days after receipt of forms from Assessor
- Louisiana Property Tax Appeal Deadline 3 days after 15 day Assessor Review End
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline 45 days after receipt of forms or April 1
- BPP Appeal Deadline Aug 15
Louisiana Property Tax
Louisiana has some of the lowest property tax rates in the U.S., as only Alabama and Hawaii residents pay less on average than residents of the Pelican State. Compared to the nationwide 1.07% average effective property tax rate, Louisiana has a generous rate at 0.53%.
At just 0.53%, Louisiana has the fifth lowest effective property tax rate of any U.S. state. The median annual property tax payment in Louisiana is $919, though this can drop to around $200 in some counties. Nationwide, the median property tax payment is a significantly pricier $2,578.