Ouachita Parish Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.54%
State Effective Rate
0.55%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$43
Median Home Value (ACS)
$194,400
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,054
Owner-Occupied Households
37,489
The typical owner-occupied home in Ouachita Parish is valued at $194,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,054 per year — an effective rate of 0.54%. 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 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the current county-level estimate is 0.54%, or approximately $2,160 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.
Ouachita Parish Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.54% · vs Louisiana: 0.55% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,350 | $113 |
| $400,000 | $2,160 | $180 |
| $500,000 | $2,700 | $225 |
| $750,000 | $4,050 | $338 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,400 | $450 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Ouachita Parish0.54%
- Ascension Parish0.54%
- Lafourche Parish0.54%
- Rapides Parish0.55%
- Jefferson Parish0.52%
- Lafayette Parish0.57%
- Caddo Parish0.62%
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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