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East Baton Rouge Parish homestead exemption

In East Baton Rouge Parish, you apply for the homestead exemption with the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office.

East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office
Office
East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office
Deadline
Not in our data
State exemption
$7,500 off assessed value
Renewal
Not in our dataStatewide rule

The assessor says you must own and occupy the home by December 31 of the tax year to get the exemption for that year.

Apply in person at the assessor's Main, Coursey Branch or Central Branch office. You do not need to reapply each year unless the title changes, and the exemption does not cover city taxes.

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Local homestead amounts in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Disabled veteran extended homestead
Veterans rated 50% to 69% get an extra $2,500 of assessed value exempt, 70% to 99% get $4,500, and 100% are exempt on the full assessed value. City taxes and fees are still due.		East Baton Rouge Parish$2,500 off assessed valueSource
First responder extended homestead
Full-time public first responders who live in the parish of their employer may get an extra $2,500 of assessed value added to the $7,500 homestead exemption.		East Baton Rouge Parish$2,500 off assessed valueSource

Estimated yearly savings

On East Baton Rouge Parish School System taxes alone

About $326 a year

Exemption
Louisiana homestead exemption (assessed value): $7,500 off taxable value · source
Tax rate
East Baton Rouge Parish School System 2025 rate: 43.45 mills ($43.45 per $1,000) · source

$7,500 ÷ 1,000 × 43.45 = $326

This assumes your home's value is at least $7,500. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.

How to check if you already have it

The assessor mails a homestead card each September or October; call the office if yours has not arrived by November 25. You can also view your assessment online.

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Louisiana rules that apply here

  • 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

Full Louisiana homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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