St. Martin Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

St. Martin Parish owners pay a median of $610 a year on a median home value of $151,000, an effective rate of 0.40%. That's the 34th-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

0.40%

34th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$610

~$51/month

Median home value

$151,000

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in St. Martin Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply St. Martin Parish's 0.40% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$604
Savings at 10–15% off
$60–$91
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St. Martin Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

St. Martin Parish0.40%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: St. Martin Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.40%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 34th 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. Martin Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The St. Martin 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 $610 bill, 10–15% off is $61–$92 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. Martin 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. Martin Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in St. Martin Parish is 0.40%: a median annual bill of $610 on a median home value of $151,000. That's the 34th-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. Martin Parish?
The median St. Martin Parish property tax bill is $610 a year, about $51 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in St. Martin Parish?
The deadline to appeal in St. Martin Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is St. Martin Parish a high property tax area?
St. Martin Parish's 0.40% effective rate is below the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 34th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my St. Martin Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Iberville Parish

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $581

Lafayette Parish

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,329

West Baton Rouge Parish

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,336

St. Mary Parish

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $515

Assumption Parish

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $609

Iberia Parish

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $547

St. Landry Parish

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $425

Pointe Coupee Parish

Rate: 0.28%

Median bill: $491

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