Homeowners in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana paid a median $961 a year in property tax on a median home worth $202,500, an effective rate of about 0.47% (Census 2020–2024).
0.55%Louisiana statewide · US 0.94%
How St. Bernard Parish compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.47% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $712 | $59 |
| $250,000 | $1,186 | $99 |
| $350,000 | $1,661 | $138 |
| $500,000 | $2,373 | $198 |
Cities and towns in St. Bernard Parish
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette | $1,014 | $214,700 | 0.47% |
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Related
- Louisiana property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Livingston Parish, LA0.46% effective
- Cameron Parish, LA0.46% effective
- Lincoln Parish, LA0.46% effective
- Union Parish, LA0.46% effective
- St. John the Baptist Parish, LA0.45% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Louisiana
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- New Orleans pop. 371,853
- Baton Rouge pop. 222,771
- Shreveport pop. 180,982
- Metairie pop. 139,729
- Lafayette pop. 121,715
- Lake Charles pop. 81,143
- Kenner pop. 64,904
- Bossier City pop. 62,901
- Alexandria pop. 44,060
- Prairieville pop. 35,238
- East Baton Rouge Parish pop. 452,938
- Jefferson Parish pop. 430,920
- Orleans Parish pop. 371,853
- St. Tammany Parish pop. 272,421
- Lafayette Parish pop. 247,997
- Caddo Parish pop. 230,004
- Calcasieu Parish pop. 207,088
- Ouachita Parish pop. 158,480
- Livingston Parish pop. 148,115
- Tangipahoa Parish pop. 136,738
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana?
Homeowners in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana paid a median $961 a year in property tax on a median home worth $202,500, an effective rate of about 0.47% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in St. Bernard Parish?
About $1,424 a year ($119 a month) at the 0.47% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is St. Bernard Parish property tax high?
It ranks #45 lowest of 64 Louisiana counties. The state median effective rate is 0.55% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in St. Bernard Parish?
Bills are issued and collected by the St. Bernard Parish treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.