Lincoln Parish property tax
Homeowners in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $971 on a median home value of $210,100.
Typical effective rate
0.46%
higher than 88% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$971
per year
Median home value
$210,100
In LA
#23
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.46% — 51% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 15% lower than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,321 for mortgaged homes, $686 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 23rd highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 12th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Lincoln Parish
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lincoln Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Lincoln Parish is 0.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($971) divided by the median home value ($210,100) 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 Lincoln Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln Parish is valued at $210,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $971 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,321, versus $686 for homes without one.
How does Lincoln Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Lincoln Parish's effective rate is 15% lower than the Louisiana median, ranking 23rd of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Lincoln Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | St. Bernard Parish | 0.47% | $961 |
| 21 | Livingston Parish | 0.46% | $1,066 |
| 22 | Cameron Parish | 0.46% | $936 |
| 24 | Union Parish | 0.46% | $518 |
| 25 | St. John the Baptist Parish | 0.45% | $877 |
| 26 | Terrebonne Parish | 0.45% | $836 |
Official data & resources for Lincoln Parish
- Lincoln Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Lincoln Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Lincoln 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.