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%.
Property tax in Calcasieu Parish by home value, at 0.45%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $892 | $74 |
| $300,000 | $1,338 | $112 |
| $400,000 | $1,784 | $149 |
| $500,000 | $2,230 | $186 |
| $750,000 | $3,345 | $279 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,460 | $372 |
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.
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 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.