Union Parish property tax
Homeowners in Union Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $518 on a median home value of $112,500.
Typical effective rate
0.46%
higher than 88% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$518
per year
Median home value
$112,500
In LA
#24
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.46% — 51% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% lower than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $693 for mortgaged homes, $413 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 24th highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 12th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Union 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 Union Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Union Parish is 0.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($518) divided by the median home value ($112,500) 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 Union Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in Union Parish is valued at $112,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $518 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $693, versus $413 for homes without one.
How does Union Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Union Parish's effective rate is 16% lower than the Louisiana median, ranking 24th of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Union Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Livingston Parish | 0.46% | $1,066 |
| 22 | Cameron Parish | 0.46% | $936 |
| 23 | Lincoln Parish | 0.46% | $971 |
| 25 | St. John the Baptist Parish | 0.45% | $877 |
| 26 | Terrebonne Parish | 0.45% | $836 |
| 27 | Calcasieu Parish | 0.45% | $968 |
Official data & resources for Union Parish
- Union Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Union Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Union 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.