What is the property tax rate in Baton Rouge, LA?

Baton Rouge has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.60%. On a median home valued at $224,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,336 per year in property taxes.

How does Baton Rouge compare to East Baton Rouge Parish?

Baton Rouge's effective rate of 0.60% is 10% lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish average of 0.67%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,656, while Baton Rouge homeowners pay an estimated $1,336.

How much are property taxes in Baton Rouge on a $300,000 home?

Based on Baton Rouge's effective rate of 0.60%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,800 per year, or about $150 per month.

Baton Rouge Property Tax Rate

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

0.60%effective rate

Baton Rouge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Homeowners in Baton Rouge pay a median of $1,336 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $224,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.60%. This is 10% lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish average of 0.67%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.60%

vs 0.67% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,336

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$224,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

223,699

Baton Rouge, LA

How Baton Rouge Compares

Baton Rouge

0.60%

East Baton Rouge Parish Average

0.67%

Louisiana Average

0.55%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in East Baton Rouge Parish

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Central	29,603	$1,743	0.64%
Baton Rouge	223,699	$1,336	0.60%

About Property Taxes in Baton Rouge

Property taxes in Baton Rouge are collected by East Baton Rouge Parish. Tax exemptions available to East Baton Rouge Parish residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Baton Rouge. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the East Baton Rouge Parish property tax page.

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Baton Rouge

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,800

$150/month · Rate: 0.60%

East Baton Rouge Parish Property Taxes

County-level data, exemptions, historical trends, and tax collector info.

View county details →

Louisiana Property Taxes

Statewide rates, all 64 counties, and exemptions.

View state details →

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.