Property tax in Louisiana
The effective rate is about 0.55% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,200 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
0.55%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$2,200
A month
$183
Rank
13 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 0.53% | 11 |
| Delaware | 0.54% | 12 |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | 13 |
| Arkansas | 0.56% | 14 |
| Mississippi | 0.58% | 15 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?
The effective rate is about 0.55% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,200 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does Louisiana have high property taxes?
Louisiana ranks 13 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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