Find LaSalle Parish Tax Records

LaSalle Parish property tax records are managed by the parish assessor's office at the courthouse in Jena. You can search for assessed values, parcel data, and ownership details through the assessor's website or the Geoportal mapping tool. The office handles roughly 13,000 parcels of real estate, business personal property, and oil and gas equipment. Whether you own a home in Jena or timberland in the rural parts of the parish, the assessor's office is the place to look up your property tax records. Online tools make it easy to check your data from home.

LaSalle Parish Assessor's Office

The LaSalle Parish Assessor's Office is the main source for property tax records in the parish. Tom Kendrick serves as assessor and Blake Phillips is chief deputy. The office is required by the Louisiana Constitution to list, value, and enumerate all property subject to ad valorem taxation. That covers all real estate, business movable property, and oil and gas equipment in LaSalle Parish. The office appraises and assesses roughly 13,000 parcels each year. All public service properties are assessed separately by the Louisiana Tax Commission.

The office motto is "Fair and Equitable Values for LaSalle Parish Property Owners." That means the assessor aims to treat every property owner the same way under the law. You can visit the office at 1050 Courthouse Street, Room 19, in Jena. The mailing address is P.O. Box 400, Jena, LA 71342. Call (318) 992-8256 with questions. The fax line is (318) 992-8257. The assessor's cell is (318) 374-9080 and his email is tkendrick@lasalleassessor.com.

The assessor's about page gives an overview of how the LaSalle Parish office works.

This page covers the role of the assessor and what property owners should know about the assessment process in LaSalle Parish.

Searching LaSalle Parish Property Tax Records

The assessor's website at lasalleassessor.com has an online property search tool. You can look up parcels by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show the assessed value, legal description, and ownership info. The site is straightforward and loads fast. This is the quickest way to pull up LaSalle Parish property tax records without going to the courthouse in Jena.

For mapping, LaSalle Parish uses the Geoportal GIS system. This tool shows parcel lines on top of aerial photos. You can click on a parcel to see basic info about it. The maps are not survey quality but they are good for getting a general picture of where your property sits and what surrounds it.

Here is a view of the LaSalle Parish GIS mapping tool through Geoportal.

Click on any parcel in the map to view basic property and assessment data for that lot.

LaSalle Parish Property Assessments

Property in LaSalle Parish is assessed based on fair market value as defined by La. R.S. 47:2321. The law says fair market value is the price a willing buyer and willing seller would agree on under normal conditions. Residential land and homes are assessed at 10% of that value. Commercial property is assessed at 15%. These rates come from the Louisiana Constitution, Article VII, Section 18.

Under La. R.S. 47:2331, real property in LaSalle Parish must be reappraised at least once every four years. The Louisiana Tax Commission decides the timing. During the off years, your value stays the same unless you add new construction or make big changes to the property. Business personal property gets reassessed every year. Oil and gas equipment is also valued annually.

Important dates for LaSalle Parish property owners include:

• January 1: Assessment based on property condition as of this date
• April 15: Business personal property report forms are due
• November 15: Assessor files the tax roll
• December 31: Taxes due to the sheriff (delinquent after this date)

The homestead exemption under La. R.S. 47:1703 gives owner-occupied homes a $7,500 reduction in assessed value. That equals about $75,000 of market value. Seniors 65 and older may qualify for a special assessment level freeze under La. R.S. 47:1703.1. Apply at the assessor's office in Jena.

LaSalle Parish on the State Directory

The Louisiana Assessors' Association keeps a statewide directory with contact info for all 64 parish assessors. LaSalle Parish is listed along with every other parish. This is a handy reference if you own property in more than one area or need to reach a neighboring assessor.

Here is a view of the state assessor directory page.

The directory is updated as new assessors take office or contact details change across the state.

Paying Property Taxes in LaSalle Parish

The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office serves as the ex-officio tax collector. Tax bills go out near the end of each year. They are due by December 31. After that, unpaid taxes accrue interest at 1% per month under state law. If taxes stay unpaid for too long, the property can end up at a tax sale.

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. The value on that date sets your tax bill for the full year. Contact the sheriff's office in Jena for payment methods or to ask about past tax bills.

Note: Property owners who do not receive a tax notice are still responsible for making payment by the due date.

LaSalle Parish Tax Assessment Appeals

If you believe your property is assessed too high, Louisiana law gives you a process to challenge it. Under La. R.S. 47:1992, the assessment rolls open for 15 days of public viewing. During that window, you can file an appeal with the parish Board of Review. The assessor suggests you start by contacting the office with any information you have, such as a recent appraisal or an opinion of value. Many concerns get settled at that stage without a formal appeal.

If the Board of Review does not rule your way, you can take the appeal to the Louisiana Tax Commission. You have 10 business days after the board's decision to file. Judicial review is available within 30 days after that. Keep track of every deadline. Missing one means you cannot contest your assessment for that tax year.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes sit near LaSalle Parish. If your property is close to a parish line, make sure the right assessor has your records.