East Baton Rouge Parish property tax
Homeowners in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.67% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,656 on a median home value of $248,800.
Typical effective rate
0.67%
higher than 64% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,656
per year
Median home value
$248,800
In LA
#3
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.67% — 29% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% higher than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,831 for mortgaged homes, $1,340 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 36th percentile.
Estimate a bill for East Baton Rouge Parish
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.67%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in East Baton Rouge Parish is 0.67% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,656) divided by the median home value ($248,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in East Baton Rouge Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in East Baton Rouge Parish is valued at $248,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,656 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,831, versus $1,340 for homes without one.
How does East Baton Rouge Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish's effective rate is 22% higher than the Louisiana median, ranking 3rd of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to East Baton Rouge Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans Parish | 0.83% | $2,606 |
| 2 | St. Tammany Parish | 0.71% | $2,028 |
| 4 | Bossier Parish | 0.64% | $1,445 |
| 5 | West Feliciana Parish | 0.63% | $1,556 |
| 6 | Caddo Parish | 0.62% | $1,085 |
| 7 | St. Helena Parish | 0.61% | $469 |
Official data & resources for East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for East Baton Rouge Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for East Baton Rouge Parish — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.