Beauregard Parish Property Tax Records

Beauregard Parish property tax records can be searched through the assessor's office in DeRidder and several online tools. The assessor keeps records on all real estate, business movable property, and oil and gas equipment in the parish. You can view GIS maps, look up assessed values, and pay tax bills from home. Assessor Brent Rutherford, CLA, maintains an open-door policy for anyone who wants to discuss their assessment. The office files the tax roll each year with the Louisiana Tax Commission.

Beauregard Parish Assessor's Office

The Beauregard Parish Assessor's Office is responsible for discovery, listing, and valuing all property in Beauregard Parish for ad valorem tax purposes. This includes all real estate, business movable property (personal property), and oil and gas property and equipment. Assessor Brent Rutherford, CLA, ensures that all assessments follow the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and the revised statutes passed by the legislature. He has an open-door policy for anyone who wants to discuss their assessment for accuracy and fairness.

The assessor is also responsible for filing the tax roll each year with the Louisiana Tax Commission. The office must maintain GIS maps, land descriptions, and ownership inventory on each parcel of land in Beauregard Parish. These records are public and can be searched through the office or online.

Beauregard Parish GIS Maps and Property Search

Beauregard Parish uses the GeoPortal Maps system for interactive property mapping. This tool shows parcel outlines, aerial photos, and land data for every piece of property in the parish. You can search by address, owner name, or parcel number to find a specific lot. The mapping tool is free and does not need an account.

The GeoPortal Maps system for Beauregard Parish is shown below.

This system lets you see lot lines, check nearby parcels, and zoom in on aerial views of any property in Beauregard Parish.

The actDataScout portal offers another way to search Beauregard Parish real property records. The actDataScout system is shown below.

This tool gives you access to assessment rolls and real property data at a detailed level, including assessed values and property descriptions.

Paying Beauregard Parish Property Taxes

You can pay Beauregard Parish property taxes online through the SNS Tax Payments portal. The system lets you search by notice number, parcel number, taxpayer name, address, or tax year. When searching by name, enter just the last name or the first word of a business name. You can pay more than one tax notice at a time by using the Add Another Tax Notice feature. The parish is not responsible for payments made in error, so check your details before submitting.

The payment portal for Beauregard Parish is shown below.

Tax bills go out toward the end of the year. They are due by December 31. After January 1, unpaid taxes begin to accrue interest.

Note: When searching by address on the payment portal, enter the street number and first word of the street name for the best results.

Beauregard Parish Assessments and Values

All property in Beauregard Parish is assessed based on fair market value. La. R.S. 47:2321 defines fair market value as the price a willing buyer and willing seller would agree on under normal conditions. Under La. Const. Art. VII, Section 18, residential land and homes are assessed at 10% of that value. Commercial property is at 15%. Public service properties like utilities are assessed at 25% of fair market value. These percentages are uniform across the entire state.

Real property is reappraised at least every four years under La. R.S. 47:2331. The Louisiana Tax Commission sets the schedule. Personal property used in business gets reassessed annually. The assessor uses recognized appraisal methods to set values. Under La. R.S. 47:1951, all real property in Louisiana is subject to taxation unless the constitution provides a specific exemption. The assessment date is January 1 each year.

Appeals and Exemptions in Beauregard Parish

The homestead exemption under La. R.S. 47:1703 gives owner-occupied homes a $7,500 cut in assessed value. That works out to about $75,000 off the market value. You must apply at the assessor's office. Seniors 65 and older may also qualify for a special assessment level freeze under La. R.S. 47:1703.1 that locks the assessed value as long as income stays below the annual threshold.

If you disagree with your assessment, La. R.S. 47:1992 gives you a path to appeal. During the 15-day open book period each year, you can file an appeal with the parish Board of Review. The assessor encourages you to come in and talk about your assessment first. If the Board of Review does not resolve your issue, you can appeal to the Louisiana Tax Commission within 10 business days. Judicial review is available within 30 days after the Commission rules.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Beauregard Parish. Make sure you are searching the right parish for your property records.