Search Orleans Parish Property Tax Records

Orleans Parish property tax records are managed by the parish assessor and the City of New Orleans Department of Treasury. Because Orleans is a consolidated city-parish, the city and parish work as one unit for tax purposes. You can search assessed values, view parcel maps, check tax bills, and pay what you owe online. The assessor's office on Perdido Street in New Orleans keeps data on every parcel in the parish. Most of these records are free to access through the official portals. Property owners can also apply for exemptions and file appeals through these same channels.

Orleans Parish Assessor's Office

The Orleans Parish Assessor's Office is in charge of finding, listing, and valuing all property that is subject to ad valorem taxes. Erroll G. Williams, CLA, serves as the current assessor. His office handles all real estate, business movable property, and public service properties in Orleans Parish. The office is on the fourth floor of City Hall at 1300 Perdido Street in New Orleans. Staff are on hand from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays to help with assessment questions, exemption forms, and appeals.

Orleans Parish stands apart from every other parish in Louisiana. It is a consolidated city-parish, which means the City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish are the same thing. This setup affects how property taxes work here. Most city taxes in Louisiana do not allow the homestead exemption. But in Orleans Parish, the homestead exemption does apply to the consolidated city taxes. That is a real benefit for homeowners who live here.

You can reach the assessor by phone at (504) 658-1300 or by email at info@nolaassessor.com. The website has tools for searching property data, viewing GIS maps, and checking exemption details.

Searching Orleans Parish Tax Records Online

The Orleans Parish Assessor provides a full property search portal on its website. You can look up any parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number. Results show assessed value, exemptions, tax bill details, and property features. The system also lets you pull up property cards and view parcels on the GIS maps. These tools are free and open to the public. There is no account needed to run a basic search.

The assessor's main website is the starting point for most Orleans Parish property tax record searches. You can visit the assessor home page to get an overview of services and find links to all the search tools.

The site also includes information on exemptions, the appeal process, and office hours for walk-in visits.

For tax payments, the City of New Orleans runs a separate portal. You can view your bill and pay online at the city tax payment page. Tax bills in Orleans Parish are due by January 31 of each year. That is different from most parishes, which use a December 31 deadline. Interest starts at 1% per month on any taxes that go unpaid past the due date.

The payment portal shows your current balance, past payments, and any interest that may have been added to your account.

Orleans Parish Property Assessments

Property in Orleans Parish is assessed at a percentage of fair market value. Under La. R.S. 47:2321, fair market value is what a willing buyer and seller would agree to 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.

All property must be reappraised at least once every four years per La. R.S. 47:2331. The Louisiana Tax Commission decides when each parish goes through the cycle. During a reassessment year, values can go up or down. New construction or major changes to a property will trigger a value update outside the regular cycle. January 1 is the assessment date each year, so the value of your property on that day is what sets your tax bill for the year under La. R.S. 47:1951.

Orleans Parish homeowners get some important breaks. The homestead exemption under La. R.S. 47:1703 cuts your assessed value by $7,500, which equals $75,000 of market value. Because Orleans is a consolidated city-parish, this exemption applies to city taxes too. That is not the case in most Louisiana cities. Seniors 65 and older can also apply for a special assessment level freeze under La. R.S. 47:1703.1 if their income is below a set limit. The freeze locks in the assessed value so it does not go up.

Appealing Tax Assessments in Orleans Parish

If you think your Orleans Parish property assessment is too high, you can file an appeal. Under La. R.S. 47:1992, you have 15 days after the assessment rolls open for public viewing to bring your case to the parish Board of Review. Start at the assessor's office to discuss your concerns. Sometimes a simple conversation clears things up before you need to file anything.

If the Board of Review does not rule in your favor, the next step is the Louisiana Tax Commission. You have 10 business days from the Board's decision to file that appeal. After the Commission rules, you can seek judicial review within 30 days. The whole process moves fast, so keep track of each deadline. Missing even one means you lose your right to challenge for that tax year.

Note: Bring recent sales data and photos of comparable homes to support your appeal at the Board of Review hearing.

Orleans Parish Property Tax Exemptions

Several exemptions can lower your property tax bill in Orleans Parish. The most common is the homestead exemption. You must own and live in the home to qualify. The exemptions page on the assessor's website explains each one in detail. You apply at the assessor's office in person. Bring your ID and proof of ownership.

Orleans Parish offers these exemptions:

• Homestead exemption for owner-occupied homes
• Senior Freeze for homeowners age 65 and older
• Disability Freeze for qualifying disabled homeowners
• Surviving Spouse exemption

The Senior Freeze does not mean your taxes can never go up. It only freezes the assessed value. If a taxing district raises its millage rate, your tax bill can still increase even with the freeze in place. The income limit for the Senior Freeze changes each year. Check with the assessor's office to see if you qualify based on your current income.

Paying Orleans Parish Property Taxes

The City of New Orleans Department of Treasury collects property taxes in Orleans Parish. This is different from most parishes where the sheriff acts as the tax collector. The Treasury office is at 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W09, in New Orleans. You can call (504) 658-1601 for questions about your tax bill or payment options.

Taxes in Orleans Parish are due by January 31 of each year. Most other parishes in Louisiana use December 31 as their deadline. After January 31, interest accrues at 1% per month on any unpaid balance. You can pay online, by mail, or in person at the Treasury office. The online payment portal accepts credit cards and electronic checks. If taxes stay unpaid, the property can eventually be sold at a tax sale under Louisiana law.

State Resources for Orleans Parish Tax Records

The Louisiana Tax Commission oversees all parish assessors and can answer questions about assessment standards. They also handle second-level appeals. The Louisiana Assessors' Association has a directory of all 64 parish assessors with links to their offices. For historical tax records from before 1974, the State Land Office document system has adjudication records going back to 1880. Those records are free to download.

Note: Properties adjudicated from tax year 1974 to the present are the responsibility of Orleans Parish, not the state.

Cities in Orleans Parish

Orleans Parish and the City of New Orleans are the same entity. There are no other incorporated cities in this parish. All property tax records in Orleans Parish are handled through the single assessor's office and the City Treasury.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Orleans Parish. If you own property near a parish line, make sure your records are filed with the right assessor's office.