Lafayette Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Lafayette Parish owners pay a median of $1,329 a year on a median home value of $234,200, an effective rate of 0.57%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data, above 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

0.57%

8th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$1,329

~$111/month

Median home value

$234,200

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lafayette Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lafayette Parish's 0.57% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,335
Savings at 10–15% off
$133–$200
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Lafayette Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lafayette Parish0.57%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lafayette Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.57%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 8th 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 Lafayette Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lafayette 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 $1,329 bill, 10–15% off is $133–$199 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Lafayette Parish is 0.57%: a median annual bill of $1,329 on a median home value of $234,200. That's the 8th-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 Lafayette Parish?
The median Lafayette Parish property tax bill is $1,329 a year, about $111 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lafayette Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Lafayette Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lafayette Parish a high property tax area?
Lafayette Parish's 0.57% effective rate is above the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lafayette Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Acadia Parish

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $446

St. Landry Parish

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $425

St. Martin Parish

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $610

Vermilion Parish

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $538

Evangeline Parish

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $323

Iberville Parish

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $581

Iberia Parish

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $547

Pointe Coupee Parish

Rate: 0.28%

Median bill: $491

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