Red River Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Red River Parish owners pay a median of $555 a year on a median home value of $103,200, an effective rate of 0.54%. That's the 12th-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

0.54%

12th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$555

~$46/month

Median home value

$103,200

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Red River Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Red River Parish's 0.54% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$557
Savings at 10–15% off
$56–$84
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Red River Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Red River Parish0.54%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Red River Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.54%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 12th 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 Red River Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Red River 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 $555 bill, 10–15% off is $56–$83 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Red River 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 Red River Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Red River Parish is 0.54%: a median annual bill of $555 on a median home value of $103,200. That's the 12th-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 Red River Parish?
The median Red River Parish property tax bill is $555 a year, about $46 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Red River Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Red River Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Red River Parish a high property tax area?
Red River Parish's 0.54% effective rate is above the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 12th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Red River Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

De Soto Parish

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $467

Bienville Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $299

Natchitoches Parish

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $766

Sabine Parish

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $495

Winn Parish

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $323

Webster Parish

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $402

Bossier Parish

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,380

Caddo Parish

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $1,081

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