St. Charles Parish Property Tax & Assessment FAQs

What effect does the Homestead Exemption have on tax bills for homes closer to $75,000?

Homeowners whose property values are near the $75,000 Homestead Exemption threshold may notice that even a... Read More → What effect does the Homestead Exemption have on tax bills for homes closer to $75,000?

A homestead exemption in Louisiana exempts the first $75,000 of market value on a property owner’s... Read More → What is the Homestead Exemption, and how do I apply for or renew it?

Reassessment is a process that happens every four years for residential properties, during which the St.... Read More → What is reassessment, and why does the assessor conduct it?

An assessor can determine the Fair Market Value of a home or other property in THREE ways. But first, the... Read More → How does the assessor determine my home’s Fair Market Value for assessment purposes?

GASB Statement No. 77 – “Tax Abatement Disclosures” – requires governments to disclose in the notes of their... Read More → What should residents know about tax abatement?

The St. Charles Parish Assessor's Office produces annual reports during the first half of each year for the... Read More → Where can I learn more about the overall operations of the assessor’s office?

A special assessment level will “freeze” the assessed value of a homestead. In other words, the property... Read More → What are Special Assessment Levels?

Communicate with Taxing Bodies The following is a list of taxing bodies that collect millages. Residents may... Read More → How can I voice my opinion on millage rates?

Even if you do not receive a tax notice, it is your responsibility to be sure that the property taxes have... Read More → What if I don’t receive my tax notice?

As a taxpayer, you have a legal responsibility to furnish accurate information on your property. Our office... Read More → What if I disagree with the assessor’s value of my property?