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Lafayette Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
Lafayette Parish homeowners pay a median $1,380 a year in property tax, 0.57% of a median $242,900 home: above Louisiana's 0.55% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Lafayette Parish by home value, at 0.57%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $682 | $57 |
| $180,000 | $1,022 | $85 |
| $240,000 | $1,363 | $114 |
| $360,000 | $2,045 | $170 |
| $490,000 | $2,783 | $232 |
Lafayette Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | 0.57% | $1,380 | $242,900 | $67,451 |
| 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish?
The effective rate is 0.57%: a median $1,380 a year on a median $242,900 home. That's the 7th highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lafayette Parish?
About $2,272 a year, $189 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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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