What is the property tax rate in Houma, LA?

Houma has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.39%. On a median home valued at $207,900, homeowners pay approximately $813 per year in property taxes.

How does Houma compare to Terrebonne Parish?

Houma's effective rate of 0.39% is 13% lower than the Terrebonne Parish average of 0.45%. The county-wide median annual tax is $836, while Houma homeowners pay an estimated $813.

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

Based on Houma's effective rate of 0.39%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,170 per year, or about $98 per month.

Houma Property Tax Rate

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

0.39%effective rate

Houma is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Homeowners in Houma pay a median of $813 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $207,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.39%. This is 13% lower than the Terrebonne Parish average of 0.45%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.39%

vs 0.45% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$813

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$207,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,760

Houma, LA

How Houma Compares

Houma

0.39%

Terrebonne Parish Average

0.45%

Louisiana Average

0.55%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Houma

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,170

$98/month · Rate: 0.39%

Terrebonne 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.