Calcasieu Parish property tax
Homeowners in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.45% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $968 on a median home value of $217,000.
Typical effective rate
0.45%
higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$968
per year
Median home value
$217,000
In LA
#27
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.45% — 52% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,266 for mortgaged homes, $654 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 27th highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 10th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Calcasieu Parish
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.45%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Calcasieu Parish is 0.45% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($968) divided by the median home value ($217,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Calcasieu Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in Calcasieu Parish is valued at $217,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $968 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,266, versus $654 for homes without one.
How does Calcasieu Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish's effective rate is 18% lower than the Louisiana median, ranking 27th of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Calcasieu Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Union Parish | 0.46% | $518 |
| 25 | St. John the Baptist Parish | 0.45% | $877 |
| 26 | Terrebonne Parish | 0.45% | $836 |
| 28 | Morehouse Parish | 0.45% | $530 |
| 29 | LaSalle Parish | 0.45% | $532 |
| 30 | Caldwell Parish | 0.44% | $415 |
Official data & resources for Calcasieu Parish
- Calcasieu Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Calcasieu Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Calcasieu Parish — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.