Tangipahoa Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Tangipahoa Parish owners pay a median of $887 a year on a median home value of $204,600, an effective rate of 0.43%. That's the 30th-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

0.43%

30th highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$887

~$74/month

Median home value

$204,600

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Tangipahoa Parish

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Tangipahoa Parish's 0.43% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$880
Savings at 10–15% off
$88–$132
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Tangipahoa Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Tangipahoa Parish0.43%
Louisiana county median0.42%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Tangipahoa Parish's effective property tax rate is 0.43%, vs. 0.42% for the median Louisiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 30th 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 Tangipahoa Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Tangipahoa 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 $887 bill, 10–15% off is $89–$133 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Tangipahoa Parish is 0.43%: a median annual bill of $887 on a median home value of $204,600. That's the 30th-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 Tangipahoa Parish?
The median Tangipahoa Parish property tax bill is $887 a year, about $74 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Tangipahoa Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Tangipahoa Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Tangipahoa Parish a high property tax area?
Tangipahoa Parish's 0.43% effective rate is above the Louisiana county median of 0.42% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 30th-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Tangipahoa Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

St. Helena Parish

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $448

Livingston Parish

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,079

Washington Parish

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $488

St. Tammany Parish

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,005

St. John the Baptist Parish

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $829

East Feliciana Parish

Rate: 0.15%

Median bill: $328

East Baton Rouge Parish

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,547

Ascension Parish

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,419

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