Find East Feliciana Parish Tax Records

East Feliciana Parish property tax records are maintained by the assessor's office in Clinton, the parish seat. The assessor uses current software and GIS maps to value every taxable parcel in the parish. You can search property tax records through the assessor's website, visit the office on Marston Street, or contact them by phone. The sheriff's office handles all tax collection and payments. This page covers how to find assessments, pay taxes, apply for exemptions, and appeal your property values in East Feliciana Parish.

East Feliciana Parish Assessor

Jeffrey D. Gardner is the East Feliciana Parish Assessor. Charles Snyder serves as chief deputy. As the assessor states on his website, one of his main goals has always been to maintain a high level of service and transparency. He spent nearly a decade as chief deputy before taking on the role of assessor.

The assessor's main job is to locate and assess all taxable property within the parish. This creates what is called the tax roll. The office uses up-to-date software and GIS maps to make sure assessments are fair across all East Feliciana Parish property. Real estate, business equipment, and oil and gas holdings all fall under the assessor's authority. The values they set on each parcel are what drive every tax bill.

The office is at 12064 Marston Street in Clinton. The mailing address is P.O. Box 263, Clinton, LA 70722. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can call at (225) 683-8945 or send a fax to (225) 683-8042. The assessor has an open-door policy, so you can stop by to discuss your assessment or ask questions about East Feliciana Parish property tax records any time during business hours.

The assessor's contact page has all current phone numbers and the office address.

East Feliciana Parish Tax Payments

The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office collects all property taxes. The civil office can be reached at (225) 683-8572. Their office is at 11315 Bank St in Clinton, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 207, Clinton, LA 70722.

Annual property tax bills go out in the latter part of the year. Payments are due by December 31. Missing that deadline means interest of 1 percent per month starts building on the unpaid amount. Continued non-payment puts your property at risk of tax sale. The sheriff does not decide how much you owe. Your bill is calculated by taking the assessed value from the assessor's office and multiplying it by the total millage rate for your location.

Different governing bodies in East Feliciana Parish set their own millage rates. These include the school board, parish council, sheriff's office, and local fire districts. All these rates get combined into the total you see on your tax bill. The mix of rates can vary depending on exactly where your property sits within the parish.

Note: The homestead exemption under La. R.S. 47:1703 removes $75,000 of market value from qualifying homes in East Feliciana Parish, which equals $7,500 off the assessed value.

Property Assessments in East Feliciana

All property in East Feliciana Parish is reassessed at least every four years under La. R.S. 47:2331. The Louisiana Tax Commission sets the cycle. During a reassessment year, the assessor reviews every parcel and updates values based on current market data. Between cycles, values generally stay the same unless a property has major physical changes.

Under La. Const. Art. VII Section 18, residential land and improvements are assessed at 10 percent of fair market value. Commercial property goes at 15 percent. Public service properties like utilities are assessed at 25 percent. La. R.S. 47:2321 defines fair market value as the price a willing and informed buyer would pay a willing and informed seller under usual conditions. The assessor looks at sales of similar properties, construction costs, and income data to arrive at these values.

Agricultural and timber land in East Feliciana Parish may qualify for use value assessment. This means the land is valued based on what it produces, not what it might sell for on the open market. Use value is often much lower than market value, which can cut the tax bill significantly for qualifying landowners. You must apply through the assessor's office to get this treatment.

East Feliciana Parish Tax Appeals

You have the right to challenge your East Feliciana Parish property tax assessment. Start by talking to the assessor's office. Many problems get resolved with a quick conversation. The assessor maintains an open-door policy and welcomes discussions about property values.

If informal talks do not solve the issue, the formal appeal process begins after the tax rolls are posted for public viewing each year. La. R.S. 47:1992 gives you 15 days during that open period to file an appeal with the East Feliciana Parish Board of Review. The board hears your case and makes a decision. If you disagree, you can take it to the Louisiana Tax Commission within 10 business days. After that, judicial review is available within 30 days of the Commission's ruling. Bring comparable sales data and any appraisals you have to support your case at each level.

Louisiana Tax Resources

The Louisiana state page for East Feliciana Parish provides general parish information and links to local government offices. This is a good starting point if you need to find contact details for parish departments that work with property tax records.

The Louisiana Tax Commission reviews and certifies assessment rolls from all 64 parishes, including East Feliciana. They conduct ratio studies to check that assessments are fair and uniform. The State Land Office tax document database has historical adjudication records from 1880 to 1973 that you can download at no cost. For records from 1974 forward, you need to go through the parish offices directly.

The assessment date in Louisiana is January 1 of each year per La. R.S. 47:1951. Whatever condition your property is in on that date sets the value for the entire tax year. Any changes made after January 1 will show up on the following year's tax roll instead.

Nearby Parishes

East Feliciana Parish borders several other parishes in southeastern Louisiana. Each keeps its own property tax records. Check that you are searching in the right parish for the property you need.