St. Martin Parish property tax
Homeowners in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana typically pay about 0.44% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $725 on a median home value of $164,200.
Typical effective rate
0.44%
higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$725
per year
Median home value
$164,200
In LA
#31
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.44% — 53% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 19% lower than the Louisiana median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $974 for mortgaged homes, $391 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 31st highest effective rate of 64 ranked Louisiana counties; nationally it sits around the 10th percentile.
Estimate a bill for St. Martin Parish
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.44%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in St. Martin Parish, LA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in St. Martin Parish is 0.44% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($725) divided by the median home value ($164,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in St. Martin Parish?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Martin Parish is valued at $164,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $725 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $974, versus $391 for homes without one.
How does St. Martin Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
St. Martin Parish's effective rate is 19% lower than the Louisiana median, ranking 31st of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Louisiana counties
Counties ranked closest to St. Martin Parish by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Louisiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Morehouse Parish | 0.45% | $530 |
| 29 | LaSalle Parish | 0.45% | $532 |
| 30 | Caldwell Parish | 0.44% | $415 |
| 32 | Natchitoches Parish | 0.44% | $755 |
| 33 | Claiborne Parish | 0.43% | $356 |
| 34 | Red River Parish | 0.42% | $506 |
Official data & resources for St. Martin Parish
- St. Martin Parish Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for St. Martin Parish — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for St. Martin Parish — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.