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East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
East Baton Rouge Parish homeowners pay a median $1,656 a year in property tax, 0.67% of a median $248,800 home: above Louisiana's 0.55% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in East Baton Rouge Parish by home value, at 0.67%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $799 | $67 |
| $190,000 | $1,265 | $105 |
| $250,000 | $1,665 | $139 |
| $370,000 | $2,464 | $205 |
| $500,000 | $3,330 | $278 |
East Baton Rouge Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 0.67% | $1,656 | $248,800 | $63,071 |
| 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish?
The effective rate is 0.67%: a median $1,656 a year on a median $248,800 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in East Baton Rouge Parish?
About $2,664 a year, $222 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does East Baton Rouge Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Its rate is above the state's 0.55%. Across Louisiana, covered counties range from 0.41% to 0.82%.
How do I lower my East Baton Rouge 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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