Homeowners in Waterproof, Louisiana paid a median $199 a year in property tax on a median home worth $47,300, an effective rate of about 0.42% (Census 2020–2024).
0.26%Tensas Parish overall
Waterproof vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Waterproof
At the local 0.42% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $631 | $53 |
| $250,000 | $1,052 | $88 |
| $350,000 | $1,473 | $123 |
| $500,000 | $2,104 | $175 |
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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 Waterproof, Louisiana?
Homeowners in Waterproof, Louisiana paid a median $199 a year in property tax on a median home worth $47,300, an effective rate of about 0.42% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Waterproof?
About $1,052 a year at the 0.42% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Waterproof higher than the rest of Louisiana?
Waterproof ranks #134 lowest of 199 Louisiana places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.55%. Tensas Parish overall is 0.26%.