Find Jefferson Parish Property Tax Records

Jefferson Parish property tax records are managed by the assessor's office, which has locations on both the West Bank and East Bank. With over 440,000 residents, Jefferson Parish is one of the largest parishes in Louisiana and has a complex property tax system with 18 different wards, each levying its own millage rates. You can search Jefferson Parish property tax records online through the assessor's website, which shows ownership details, assessed values, legal descriptions, and estimated tax amounts. This page covers both offices, the online search tools, how to file for homestead exemption, and what to do if you want to appeal your assessment.

Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office

Assessor Thomas J. Capella, CLA, leads the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office. Chief Deputy Tim Porteous can be reached at 504-784-1504, and Office Manager Georgie Delahoussaye handles administrative matters. The office has two locations to serve the parish. The West Bank office is at 200 Derbigny St., Suite 1100, in Gretna. The East Bank office is at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901, in Harahan. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Jefferson Parish Assessor website is the main hub for property tax records. You can look up property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, and estimated tax amounts. The site also provides a millage chart and information about personal property assessments.

The assessor's objective is to assess all property within Jefferson Parish, both real and personal, as accurately and equitably as possible. Under La. Const. Art. VII Section 18, residential property and land are assessed at 10% of fair market value. Commercial buildings and business personal property sit at 15%. The assessor files the annual tax roll with the Louisiana Tax Commission, which reviews it for uniformity and fairness.

Search Jefferson Parish Property Tax Records Online

The Jefferson Parish property search tool is free to use and does not require an account. You can look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel number. The results include assessed value, legal description, and estimated taxes. Personal property searches are also available for business assets.

Jefferson Parish has 18 different wards, and each one can have a different total millage rate. That means two homes with the same assessed value in different parts of the parish may owe different amounts. The assessor's website includes a millage chart that breaks down the rates by ward. Checking your ward's millage gives you a clear picture of how your tax bill gets calculated. The formula is straightforward. Your taxable assessed value times the total millage rate equals your taxes owed.

For personal property questions, email pproperty@jpassessor.net. Personal property includes business equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other tangible items that can be moved. These are assessed separately from real estate.

Jefferson Parish Homestead Exemption

The Jefferson Parish homestead exemption page explains how to apply and what you need. Under La. R.S. 47:1703, the first $75,000 of your home's market value is exempt from property taxes. That works out to $7,500 off your assessed value. The exemption is permanent as long as you own and live in the home.

You must appear in person at either location of the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office to sign for the homestead exemption. Bring a copy of your act of sale and a photo ID that shows the property address. If the home is jointly owned, only one spouse needs to appear. The exemption stays active until you sell or stop living in the home. If you move, you need to file at the new parish.

Seniors 65 and older may qualify for the special assessment level freeze. This locks your assessed value so it does not go up during the four-year reassessment cycle under La. R.S. 47:2331. Income limits apply, and you must apply at the assessor's office. The freeze covers assessed value only. Your tax bill can still rise if local taxing bodies increase their millage rates.

Paying Jefferson Parish Property Taxes

Sheriff Joseph Lopinto's office serves as the ex-officio tax collector for Jefferson Parish. Tax bills go out in the fall. Payment is due by December 31. Miss the deadline and interest starts at 1% per month on January 1. After January 31, a 10% collection fee applies. Unpaid taxes can lead to a tax sale of the property.

Jefferson Parish has multiple municipalities that may levy their own taxes on top of the parish levy. Cities like Kenner, Gretna, and Westwego collect separate city taxes. The assessor's office handles the assessment for all of these, but the collection can vary. Check with your city hall if you live in an incorporated area. Under La. R.S. 47:1951, all property in Louisiana is subject to taxation unless the constitution provides an exemption.

Note: Multiple municipalities within Jefferson Parish collect separate city taxes in addition to parish taxes.

Appealing Your Jefferson Parish Assessment

If you think the assessed value on your Jefferson Parish property is too high, start at the assessor's office. La. R.S. 47:2321 defines fair market value as the price a willing buyer and seller would agree on under usual conditions. Bring sales data on similar properties, a recent appraisal, or photos that show the condition of your home. Many disputes get resolved at this step without a formal appeal.

If the assessor does not adjust the value to your satisfaction, you can appeal to the Jefferson Parish Board of Review during the 15-day open books period. Under La. R.S. 47:1992, the board hears taxpayer appeals and makes a decision. If you disagree with the board, you have 10 business days to appeal to the Louisiana Tax Commission. The commission holds a public hearing. After the commission rules, judicial review is available within 30 days. The assessor cannot chase sales. That practice of adjusting one property's value based solely on its recent sale price is banned under Louisiana law.

Contact Jefferson Parish Tax Offices

The Jefferson Parish Assessor contact page has phone numbers, addresses, and directions for both office locations. Use the West Bank office in Gretna or the East Bank office in Harahan, whichever is closer to you. Both handle homestead exemption filings, assessment questions, and property tax record requests.

The Louisiana Assessors' Association also lists the Jefferson Parish Assessor in its statewide directory. The State Land Office SLODMS portal holds historical tax adjudication records from 1880 to 1973 if you need old property tax documents. Records from 1974 onward stay with the parish.

Cities in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish includes several large communities. All property tax records are handled by the same assessor, but some incorporated cities collect their own municipal taxes. Metairie and Kenner are the most populated areas. Marrero and Terrytown are on the West Bank. All of these communities file for homestead exemption and pay parish taxes through the same assessor and sheriff offices.

Nearby Parishes

Jefferson Parish borders several other parishes. If you own land near a parish line, verify that the correct assessor has your property listed to avoid billing issues.