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Calcasieu Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
Calcasieu Parish homeowners pay a median $968 a year in property tax, 0.45% of a median $217,000 home: below Louisiana's 0.55% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Calcasieu Parish by home value, at 0.45%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $491 | $41 |
| $160,000 | $714 | $59 |
| $220,000 | $981 | $82 |
| $330,000 | $1,472 | $123 |
| $430,000 | $1,918 | $160 |
Calcasieu Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | 0.45% | $968 | $217,000 | $67,564 |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | $1,180 | $216,500 | $60,756 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Calcasieu Parish, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Calcasieu Parish?
The effective rate is 0.45%: a median $968 a year on a median $217,000 home. That's the 15th highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Calcasieu Parish?
About $1,784 a year, $149 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Calcasieu Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Its rate is below the state's 0.55%. Across Louisiana, covered counties range from 0.41% to 0.82%.
How do I lower my Calcasieu Parish property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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