LA · Flat dollar exemption
Louisiana homestead exemption
Yes.
- Main exemption
- $7,500 off assessed valueState, parish and special ad valorem taxes; not municipal taxes except in Orleans Parish and city taxes for schools
- Filing deadline
- Not in our data
- Own and live there by
- Not in our data
- Renewal
- Not in our data
- Where to file
- Parish assessor (district assessor in Orleans Parish)
Yes. Louisiana exempts the first $7,500 of assessed value of an owner-occupied home from state, parish and special property taxes; homes are assessed at 10% of market value. It does not cover most city taxes, except in Orleans Parish and for city school taxes. Apply with your parish assessor.
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How much the Louisiana exemption is worth
The bona fide homestead is exempt to the extent of $7,500 of assessed valuation. Residential land and improvements are assessed at 10% of fair market value.
$7,500 off assessed value · applies to state, parish and special ad valorem taxes; not municipal taxes except in orleans parish and city taxes for schools · source
Who qualifies
- A natural person (or qualifying trust) who owns and occupies the home as a bona fide homestead
- Includes up to 160 acres of land with the residence, and mobile homes used as a primary residence
- Only one homestead exemption per person in the state; no exemption on bond-for-deed property
Deadline and renewal
The statewide filing deadline is not in our data. Your local assessor sets or publishes it.
Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners
| Who | Program | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | Special assessment level freeze (65+) | Not in our data | Homeowners 65 or older can freeze their home's assessment at the level of the first year they qualify. Adjusted gross income must not exceed $100,000 (CPI-adjusted from 2026); a pending amendment raises this to $150,000 from January 1, 2027. Source |
| Veterans | Disabled veteran 50–69% rating | $2,500 off assessed value | Veterans rated 50% to under 70% get the next $2,500 of assessed value exempt on top of the $7,500 homestead exemption. They also qualify for the assessment freeze. Source |
| Veterans | Disabled veteran 70–99% rating | $4,500 off assessed value | Veterans rated 70% to under 100% get the next $4,500 of assessed value exempt on top of the homestead exemption. Source |
| Veterans | 100% disabled or unemployable veteran | Not in our data | Veterans rated 100% unemployable or totally disabled pay no property tax on the remaining assessed value of their homestead. Source |
| Disabled owners | Special assessment level freeze (permanently totally disabled) | Not in our data | Owners who are permanently totally disabled, as determined by a court or certified by a state or federal agency, can also freeze their assessment under the same income limit. Source |
| Surviving spouses | Surviving spouse of disabled veteran | Not in our data | The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a qualifying rating gets the same added exemption if they occupy and still own the home. Source |
| Surviving spouses | Homestead continues for surviving or former spouse | $7,500 off assessed value | The $7,500 homestead exemption fully applies to a surviving spouse or former spouse who occupies the home and holds title or usufruct. Source |
Louisiana county guides
Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 8 counties, largest first.
- East Baton Rouge ParishEast Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office
- Jefferson ParishJefferson Parish Assessor's Office
- St. Tammany ParishSt. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office
- Caddo ParishCaddo Parish Assessor's Office
- Livingston ParishLivingston Parish Assessor's Office
- Tangipahoa ParishTangipahoa Parish Assessor's Office
- Ascension ParishAscension Parish Assessor's Office
- Bossier ParishBossier Parish Assessor's Office
Frequently asked questions
Does the homestead exemption lower my city taxes?
Usually not. It does not apply to municipal taxes, except in Orleans Parish and for city taxes levied for schools.
What if a disaster forces me out of my home?
You can keep the exemption for up to five years by filing a yearly affidavit of intent to return with the assessor before December 31, with possible extensions after that.
Sources
- Louisiana Constitution Art. VII §20 (Homestead Exemption) · Louisiana State Legislature
- Louisiana Constitution Art. VII §18 (Property Subject to Taxation) · Louisiana State Legislature
- Louisiana Constitution Art. VII §21 (Other Property Exemptions) · Louisiana State Legislature
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