What is the property tax rate in New Orleans, LA?

New Orleans has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.82%. On a median home valued at $296,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,428 per year in property taxes.

How does New Orleans compare to Orleans Parish?

New Orleans's effective rate of 0.82% is 1% lower than the Orleans Parish average of 0.83%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,606, while New Orleans homeowners pay an estimated $2,428.

How much are property taxes in New Orleans on a $300,000 home?

Based on New Orleans's effective rate of 0.82%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,460 per year, or about $205 per month.

New Orleans Property Tax Rate

Orleans Parish, Louisiana

0.82%effective rate

New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Homeowners in New Orleans pay a median of $2,428 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $296,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.82%. This is 1% lower than the Orleans Parish average of 0.83%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.82%

vs 0.83% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,428

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$296,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

376,035

New Orleans, LA

How New Orleans Compares

New Orleans

0.82%

Orleans Parish Average

0.83%

Louisiana Average

0.55%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in New Orleans

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,460

$205/month · Rate: 0.82%

Orleans Parish Property Taxes

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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.