Louisiana Property Tax Appeal:
How to Fight Your Over-Assessment
In Louisiana, 39% of appeals succeed with an average savings of $640/year. Yet fewer than 5% of homeowners ever file. Here’s how to do it — and how Tax Ghost generates your formal appeal letter for $24.99.
Louisiana Property Tax Appeal — Key Facts
How to Appeal in Louisiana
Check your assessment notice
Your county assessor mails assessment notices — usually in spring. The notice shows your assessed value and the appeal deadline. In most states you have 30–90 days from the notice date.
Gather comparable sales
Find 3–5 similar properties in your neighborhood that sold recently at prices below your assessed value. Use Zillow, Redfin, or your county recorder's public records. The more recent and similar the sales, the stronger your case.
File your formal appeal
In Louisiana, you file with the Parish Tax Assessment District Board of Review. Inspect the assessment rolls (open each August). File objection with your Parish Assessor within 18 days of the open date. Board of Review hearings follow. File before 18 days after assessment list opens (August each year).
Present your evidence at the hearing
Show up with your comparables. Be calm and factual. You don't need a lawyer. Appeals boards are accustomed to homeowners representing themselves. Simply demonstrating that comparable properties sold for less than your assessment is often enough to win a reduction.
Expert tip for Louisiana
Louisiana's 18-day window is one of the shortest in the nation. Note the parish assessor's roll opening date and act immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I appeal my property tax assessment in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, you file an appeal with the Parish Tax Assessment District Board of Review. The deadline is 18 days after assessment list opens (August each year). You can file yourself — no attorney required. Inspect the assessment rolls (open each August). File objection with your Parish Assessor within 18 days of the open date. Board of Review hearings follow.
What is the property tax appeal success rate in Louisiana?
Approximately 39% of property tax appeals in Louisiana result in a reduced assessment. The average annual tax savings for successful appeals is around $640.
What evidence do I need to win a property tax appeal in Louisiana?
The strongest evidence is 3–5 recent comparable sales in your neighborhood with sale prices below your assessed value. An independent appraisal is also very effective. You can find comparables on Zillow, Redfin, or your county recorder's public records.
What law governs property tax assessments in Louisiana?
Property tax assessments in Louisiana are governed by La. Const. Art. VII, § 18; La. R.S. § 47:1992. Under this law, property must be assessed at fair market value — defined as what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction.
Do I need a lawyer to appeal my property taxes in Louisiana?
No. The vast majority of successful Louisiana property tax appeals are filed by homeowners without attorneys. You simply need to file your appeal before the deadline and present evidence (comparable sales) showing your property's market value is lower than the assessed value.