De Soto Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

De Soto Parish owners pay a median of $467 a year on a median home value of $150,700, an effective rate of 0.31%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data, below the Louisiana county median of 0.42%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.31%

50th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$467

~$39/month

Median home value

$150,700

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in De Soto Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply De Soto Parish's 0.31% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$467
Savings at 10–15% off
$47–$70
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De Soto Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

De Soto Parish0.31%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: De Soto Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.31%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 50th of 64 in Louisiana. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in De Soto Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the De Soto Parish Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The De Soto Parish deadline is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Parish Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $467 bill, 10–15% off is $47–$70 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the De Soto Parish Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in De Soto Parish is 0.31%: a median annual bill of $467 on a median home value of $150,700. That's the 50th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in De Soto Parish?
The median De Soto Parish property tax bill is $467 a year, about $39 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in De Soto Parish?
The deadline to appeal in De Soto Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is De Soto Parish a high property tax area?
De Soto Parish's 0.31% effective rate is below the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my De Soto Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Red River Parish

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $555

Sabine Parish

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $495

Caddo Parish

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $1,081

Bossier Parish

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,380

Natchitoches Parish

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $766

Bienville Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $299

Webster Parish

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $402

Winn Parish

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $323

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