--- title: "Louisiana Property Tax Calculator (0.53% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Louisiana homeowners pay a median $1,187 a year in property tax on a median home value of $223,200, an effective rate of 0.53%: the 13th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 40% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Louisiana home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/louisiana --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Louisiana property tax calculator Louisiana homeowners pay a median $1,187 a year in property tax on a median home value of $223,200, an effective rate of 0.53%: the 13th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 40% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $1,187 $99 a month at 0.5318% - Median tax paid in Louisiana: $1,187 - Median home value there: $223,200 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $1,988 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Louisiana property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.53%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,064 | $89 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $1,595 | $133 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $2,127 | $177 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $2,659 | $222 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $3,989 | $332 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $5,318 | $443 | $8,905 | ## Louisiana vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Texas](/property-tax-calculator/texas) | 1.31% | $4,108 | $313,200 | | [Mississippi](/property-tax-calculator/mississippi) | 0.65% | $1,221 | $186,500 | | Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,187 | $223,200 | | [Arkansas](/property-tax-calculator/arkansas) | 0.52% | $1,113 | $215,600 | ## What Louisiana homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $1,187 (48th highest of 51); $1,451 for homes with a mortgage and $805 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $223,200, so a typical home pays about $99 a month. - 1,258,598 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Louisiana income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/louisiana); sales tax averages 10.13% with local taxes ([Louisiana sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/louisiana)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Louisiana revenue department](https://revenue.louisiana.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Louisiana property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Louisiana? The effective rate is 0.53% of home value: the median tax paid ($1,187) divided by the median home value ($223,200), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Louisiana? About $1,595 a year ($133 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Louisiana have high property taxes? Louisiana has the 13th lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 39 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 48th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Louisiana property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Louisiana - [Louisiana paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/louisiana) - [Louisiana income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/louisiana) - [Louisiana sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/louisiana) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)