St. Charles Parish, LA Property Tax Calculator
St. Charles Parish homeowners pay a median $1,562 a year in property tax, 0.59% of a median $263,700 home: above Louisiana's 0.55% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in St. Charles Parish by home value, at 0.59%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,184 | $99 |
| $300,000 | $1,776 | $148 |
| $400,000 | $2,368 | $197 |
| $500,000 | $2,960 | $247 |
| $750,000 | $4,440 | $370 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,920 | $493 |
St. Charles Parish against Louisiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Parish | 0.59% | $1,562 | $263,700 | $80,897 |
| 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles Parish?
The effective rate is 0.59%: a median $1,562 a year on a median $263,700 home. That's the 6th highest of the 16 Louisiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in St. Charles Parish?
About $2,368 a year, $197 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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.