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The average effective property tax rate in Louisiana is 0.51%. On a home valued at $195,000 (the state median), this equates to approximately $995 per year in property taxes.
Property taxes in Louisiana are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate. The effective rate averages 0.51% statewide, though rates vary by county and municipality.
Louisiana's average effective property tax rate of 0.51% is below the national average, making it one of the more affordable states for property taxes. The national average effective property tax rate is approximately 1.1%.