Richland Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Richland Parish owners pay a median of $438 a year on a median home value of $124,500, an effective rate of 0.35%. That's the 41st-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

0.35%

41st highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$438

~$37/month

Median home value

$124,500

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Richland Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Richland Parish's 0.35% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$436
Savings at 10–15% off
$44–$65
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Richland Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Richland Parish0.35%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Richland Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.35%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 41st 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 Richland Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Richland 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 $438 bill, 10–15% off is $44–$66 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Richland 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 Richland Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Richland Parish is 0.35%: a median annual bill of $438 on a median home value of $124,500. That's the 41st-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 Richland Parish?
The median Richland Parish property tax bill is $438 a year, about $37 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Richland Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Richland Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Richland Parish a high property tax area?
Richland Parish's 0.35% effective rate is below the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 41st-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Richland Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Franklin Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $378

Ouachita Parish

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,016

Morehouse Parish

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $467

Caldwell Parish

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $341

Madison Parish

Rate: 0.23%

Median bill: $208

West Carroll Parish

Rate: 0.20%

Median bill: $199

Tensas Parish

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $232

East Carroll Parish

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $251

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