St. Landry Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

St. Landry Parish owners pay a median of $425 a year on a median home value of $142,900, an effective rate of 0.30%. That's the 53rd-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

0.30%

53rd highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$425

~$35/month

Median home value

$142,900

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in St. Landry Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply St. Landry Parish's 0.30% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$429
Savings at 10–15% off
$43–$64
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St. Landry Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

St. Landry Parish0.30%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: St. Landry Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.30%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 53rd 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 St. Landry Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The St. Landry 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 $425 bill, 10–15% off is $43–$64 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in St. Landry Parish is 0.30%: a median annual bill of $425 on a median home value of $142,900. That's the 53rd-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 St. Landry Parish?
The median St. Landry Parish property tax bill is $425 a year, about $35 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in St. Landry Parish?
The deadline to appeal in St. Landry Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is St. Landry Parish a high property tax area?
St. Landry Parish's 0.30% effective rate is below the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my St. Landry Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pointe Coupee Parish

Rate: 0.28%

Median bill: $491

Evangeline Parish

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $323

Lafayette Parish

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,329

Acadia Parish

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $446

Avoyelles Parish

Rate: 0.20%

Median bill: $244

St. Martin Parish

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $610

West Feliciana Parish

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,359

West Baton Rouge Parish

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,336

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