Ascension Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
Ascension Parish homeowners pay a median $1,519 a year in property tax, 0.54% of a median $279,600 home: the same as Louisiana's 0.55% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Ascension Parish by home value, at 0.54%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,086 | $91 |
| $300,000 | $1,629 | $136 |
| $400,000 | $2,172 | $181 |
| $500,000 | $2,715 | $226 |
| $750,000 | $4,073 | $339 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,430 | $453 |
Ascension Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | 0.54% | $1,519 | $279,600 | $91,549 |
| 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 Ascension 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.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Ascension Parish?
The effective rate is 0.54%: a median $1,519 a year on a median $279,600 home. That's the 9th highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ascension Parish?
About $2,172 a year, $181 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Ascension Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Its rate is the same as the state's 0.55%. Across Louisiana, covered counties range from 0.41% to 0.82%.
How do I lower my Ascension 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.