De Soto Parish Property Tax Rate

Louisiana

0.35%effective rate

De Soto Parish, Louisiana has an effective property tax rate of 0.35%, which is 62% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $154,900, homeowners pay approximately $540 per year in property taxes. De Soto Parish ranks #44 out of 64 counties in Louisiana for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$540

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$154,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.11%

Median income: $48,578

State Rank📍

#44

of 64 counties in LA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,073

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$310

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in De Soto Parish pay on average $763 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How De Soto Parish Compares

De Soto Parish
0.35%
Louisiana Average
0.55%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Louisiana

Orleans Parish
0.83%
St. Tammany Parish
0.71%
East Baton Rouge Parish
0.67%
Bossier Parish
0.64%
West Feliciana Parish
0.63%
Caddo Parish
0.62%
St. Helena Parish
0.61%
Grant Parish
0.60%

Louisiana Property Tax Exemptions

Available to De Soto Parish homeowners

General Homestead

First $7,500 of assessed value (equivalent to $75,000 of market value)

Primary residence owners; Louisiana resident

Over 65 Assessment Freeze

Assessed value frozen at current level

Homeowners age 65+ with adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less

Disabled Veteran

Full exemption for 100% disabled veterans; additional $7,500 assessed value for partially disabled veterans

Veterans with service-connected disability

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Estimate your annual property tax in De Soto Parish

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,050

$88/month · Rate: 0.35%

Quick Facts

Population27,026
Owner-Occupied63.8%
National Rank#3000 of 3,135
Median Income$48,578

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.