Ouachita Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Ouachita Parish owners pay a median of $1,016 a year on a median home value of $183,000, an effective rate of 0.56%. That's the 11th-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

0.56%

11th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$1,016

~$85/month

Median home value

$183,000

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ouachita Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ouachita Parish's 0.56% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,025
Savings at 10–15% off
$102–$154
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Ouachita Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ouachita Parish0.56%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ouachita Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.56%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 11th 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 Ouachita Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ouachita 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 $1,016 bill, 10–15% off is $102–$152 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Ouachita Parish is 0.56%: a median annual bill of $1,016 on a median home value of $183,000. That's the 11th-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 Ouachita Parish?
The median Ouachita Parish property tax bill is $1,016 a year, about $85 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ouachita Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Ouachita Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ouachita Parish a high property tax area?
Ouachita Parish's 0.56% effective rate is above the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 11th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ouachita Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Richland Parish

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $438

Caldwell Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $341

Jackson Parish

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $354

Union Parish

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $470

Lincoln Parish

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $975

Morehouse Parish

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $467

Franklin Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $378

West Carroll Parish

Rate: 0.20%

Median bill: $199

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