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%.
Property tax in East Baton Rouge Parish by home value, at 0.67%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,332 | $111 |
| $300,000 | $1,998 | $167 |
| $400,000 | $2,664 | $222 |
| $500,000 | $3,330 | $278 |
| $750,000 | $4,995 | $416 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,660 | $555 |
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.
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 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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