Jefferson Parish property tax
Homeowners in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.52% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,312 on a median home value of $251,400.
Typical effective rate
0.52%
higher than 82% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,312
per year
Median home value
$251,400
In LA
#18
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.52% — 44% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% lower than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,594 for mortgaged homes, $951 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 18th highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 18th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Jefferson Parish
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.52%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Jefferson Parish is 0.52% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,312) divided by the median home value ($251,400) 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 Jefferson Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in Jefferson Parish is valued at $251,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,312 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,594, versus $951 for homes without one.
How does Jefferson Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Jefferson Parish's effective rate is 4% lower than the Louisiana median, ranking 18th of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Jefferson Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lafourche Parish | 0.54% | $1,038 |
| 16 | St. James Parish | 0.53% | $1,113 |
| 17 | Vernon Parish | 0.53% | $819 |
| 19 | Plaquemines Parish | 0.50% | $1,427 |
| 20 | St. Bernard Parish | 0.47% | $961 |
| 21 | Livingston Parish | 0.46% | $1,066 |
Official data & resources for Jefferson Parish
- Jefferson Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Jefferson Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Jefferson 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.