Washington Parish, LA Property Taxes (2026)

Washington Parish owners pay a median of $488 a year on a median home value of $139,400, an effective rate of 0.35%. That's the 42nd-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%

42nd highest of 64 in LA

Median annual bill

$488

~$41/month

Median home value

$139,400

Louisiana county median

0.42%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Washington Parish

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

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Est. annual tax
$488
Savings at 10–15% off
$49–$73
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Washington Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Washington 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 42nd 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 Washington Parish

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Washington 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 $488 bill, 10–15% off is $49–$73 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Washington 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 Washington Parish, Louisiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Washington Parish is 0.35%: a median annual bill of $488 on a median home value of $139,400. That's the 42nd-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 Washington Parish?
The median Washington Parish property tax bill is $488 a year, about $41 a month, compared with a Louisiana county median of $551.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Washington Parish?
The deadline to appeal in Washington Parish is 15 days after public notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Washington Parish a high property tax area?
Washington 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 42nd-highest rate of 64 Louisiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Washington Parish property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Tangipahoa Parish

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $887

St. Tammany Parish

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,005

St. Helena Parish

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $448

Livingston Parish

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,079

Orleans Parish

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $2,428

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

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