This material is designed to assist local property tax collectors in the performance of their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana Revised Statutes. It is not intended to serve as legal advice.
The information contained herein pertains to all parishes in the State with the exception of Orleans Parish. Orleans Parish may have different due dates, collection statutes, and regulations. Please note that an individual taxing jurisdiction may develop specific rules and regulations regarding collection methods applicable to that taxing jurisdiction. Although the State of Louisiana no longer levies ad valorem taxes, the State does conduct redemptions of adjudicated properties prior to 1974.
The online version of this document contains hyperlinks to the appropriate revised statute or section in the Louisiana Constitution should the collector need additional information. This document is current through the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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