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Jefferson Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson Parish homeowners pay a median $1,312 a year in property tax, 0.52% of a median $251,400 home: below Louisiana's 0.55% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jefferson Parish by home value, at 0.52%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $679 | $57 |
| $190,000 | $992 | $83 |
| $250,000 | $1,305 | $109 |
| $380,000 | $1,984 | $165 |
| $500,000 | $2,610 | $218 |
Jefferson Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | 0.52% | $1,312 | $251,400 | $65,252 |
| 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish?
The effective rate is 0.52%: a median $1,312 a year on a median $251,400 home. That's the 12th highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson Parish?
About $2,088 a year, $174 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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