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Jefferson Parish homestead exemption

In Jefferson Parish, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office.

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

You must sign for the exemption in person at either assessor's office, bringing a recorded act of sale and a photo ID showing the property address. Only one spouse needs to appear if the home is owned jointly.

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Local homestead amounts in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Disabled veteran additional exemption
Veterans rated 50% to 69% get an extra $2,500 of assessed value exempt, 70% to 99% get $4,500, and 100% or totally unemployable may be exempt on the remaining value.		Jefferson Parish$2,500 off assessed valueSource

Estimated yearly savings

On Jefferson Parish taxes, Metairie (Ward 82) taxes alone

About $947 a year

Exemption
Louisiana homestead exemption (assessed value): $7,500 off taxable value · source
Tax rate
Jefferson Parish taxes, Metairie (Ward 82) 2025 rate: 126.21 mills ($126.21 per $1,000) · source

$7,500 ÷ 1,000 × 126.21 = $947

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

After you first file, the assessor mails a receipt each year confirming the exemption is still in place. You can also look up your parcel on the assessor's property search.

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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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