Lincoln Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Lincoln Parish owners pay a median of $975 a year on a median home value of $195,500, an effective rate of 0.50%. That's the 20th-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

0.50%

20th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$975

~$81/month

Median home value

$195,500

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lincoln Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lincoln Parish's 0.50% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$978
Savings at 10–15% off
$98–$147
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Lincoln Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lincoln Parish0.50%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lincoln Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.50%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 20th 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 Lincoln Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lincoln 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 $975 bill, 10–15% off is $98–$146 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Lincoln Parish is 0.50%: a median annual bill of $975 on a median home value of $195,500. That's the 20th-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 Lincoln Parish?
The median Lincoln Parish property tax bill is $975 a year, about $81 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lincoln Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Lincoln Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lincoln Parish a high property tax area?
Lincoln Parish's 0.50% effective rate is above the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 20th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lincoln Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Jackson Parish

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $354

Union Parish

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $470

Claiborne Parish

Rate: 0.37%

Median bill: $304

Bienville Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $299

Ouachita Parish

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,016

Webster Parish

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $402

Winn Parish

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $323

Caldwell Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $341

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