Baton Rouge, LA Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Baton Rouge, LA. Homes in Baton Rouge are assessed by East Baton Rouge Parish, where the effective property tax rate runs about 0.65% of market value — so a median-priced Baton Rouge home of $230,000 generates roughly $1,495 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$1,495
0.65% of $230,000
Monthly Tax
$125
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#48 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Baton Rouge's median home value of $230,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The rate is pre-filled with East Baton Rouge Parish's effective rate of 0.65% — the county-level average for owner-occupied homes, which is more precise than Louisiana's statewide average of 0.56%. Individual school districts and special taxing zones within Baton Rouge still shift the exact figure — if you know the rate from your latest tax bill, override it for the most precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
How Baton Rouge's tax bill works out. Homes in Baton Rouge are assessed and billed through East Baton Rouge Parish. The effective rate there averages about 0.65% of market value — above Louisiana's statewide average of 0.56%. On Baton Rouge's median home value of $230,000, that's approximately $1,495/year, or $125/month when escrowed with your mortgage.
How assessment works in Louisiana. Parish assessors value homes at 10% of market value (the assessment ratio), with parish-wide reassessment every four years.
Exemptions worth claiming. Louisiana's homestead exemption is one of the most generous: the first $75,000 of market value is exempt from most parish taxes (Orleans Parish includes city taxes); 100% disabled veterans get double. Exemptions are the most common reason two identical Baton Rouge homes pay different tax bills — make sure yours are on file with East Baton Rouge Parish.
What property tax actually pays for. In Baton Rouge — like the rest of Louisiana — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
Comparing to other states. Effective rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. Baton Rouge's 0.65% puts it among the lowest in the US.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Baton Rouge? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Baton Rouge Mortgage Calculator. Or see how Louisiana property tax rates compare across the state with our Louisiana Property Tax Calculator.
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