Orleans Parish Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.83%
State Effective Rate
0.55%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,190
Median Home Value (ACS)
$315,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,606
Owner-Occupied Households
79,744
The typical owner-occupied home in Orleans Parish is valued at $315,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,606 per year — an effective rate of 0.83%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Louisiana
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Orleans Parish, Louisiana, the current county-level estimate is 0.83%, or approximately $3,320 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Orleans Parish Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.83% · vs Louisiana: 0.55% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,075 | $173 |
| $400,000 | $3,320 | $277 |
| $500,000 | $4,150 | $346 |
| $750,000 | $6,225 | $519 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,300 | $692 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Orleans Parish0.83%
- St. Tammany Parish0.71%
- East Baton Rouge Parish0.67%
- Bossier Parish0.64%
- Caddo Parish0.62%
- Lafayette Parish0.57%
- Rapides Parish0.55%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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