Access Plaquemines Parish Tax Records
Plaquemines Parish property tax records are managed by the parish assessor's office in Belle Chasse. This coastal parish sits along the Mississippi River delta in southeast Louisiana. The assessor handles the valuation of all real estate, business property, and oil and gas equipment. You can search for property tax information through the parish government website. The sheriff's office collects tax payments as the ex-officio tax collector. Plaquemines has about 23,000 residents and a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial parcels tied to the oil and gas sector.
Plaquemines Parish Quick Facts
Plaquemines Parish Assessor's Office
The Plaquemines Parish Assessor's Office is responsible for finding, listing, and valuing all property subject to ad valorem taxes. Paul A. Trosclair, CLA, serves as the current assessor. The office covers all real estate, business personal property, and oil and gas property in the parish. Because Plaquemines has a large oil and gas sector, industrial property assessments make up a big share of the tax rolls here.
The assessor's main office is at 301 Main Street, Suite 102, in Belle Chasse. Even though Pointe a la Hache is the official parish seat, Belle Chasse is the largest community and where most parish business happens. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call (504) 934-6690 or fax (504) 934-6695 to reach the office.
| Office |
Plaquemines Parish Assessor's Office 301 Main Street, Suite 102 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Phone: (504) 934-6690 |
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| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 40, Pointe a la Hache, LA 70082 |
| Fax | (504) 934-6695 |
| Website | plaqueminesparish.gov |
Searching Plaquemines Parish Tax Records
Plaquemines Parish has limited online property search tools compared to larger parishes. The main source of property tax information is the parish government property tax page. This page provides general information about assessments, millage rates, and how the parish handles property taxes. For detailed parcel searches, you may need to call or visit the assessor's office in person.
The parish property tax information page explains how the assessor values real estate, business property, and oil and gas equipment in Plaquemines Parish.
Millage rates are set by the Parish Council and can change from year to year based on local needs.
If you need to look up a specific parcel, contact the assessor's office at (504) 934-6690. Staff can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. They can give you assessed values, legal descriptions, and exemption details over the phone or in person. For a certified copy of your assessment, go to the office in Belle Chasse.
Note: Online property search options are limited in Plaquemines Parish, so plan to call the office for detailed records.
Plaquemines Parish Property Assessments
Property in Plaquemines Parish is assessed at a percentage of fair market value. La. R.S. 47:2321 defines fair market value as what a willing buyer and seller would agree to under usual conditions. Residential land and homes are assessed at 10% of that value under the Louisiana Constitution, Article VII, Section 18. Commercial property is assessed at 15%. Public service properties, which include some oil and gas infrastructure, are assessed at 25% of fair market value.
Oil and gas property makes up a large part of the Plaquemines Parish tax base. These assessments can be complex because they include pipelines, platforms, and processing equipment. The Louisiana Tax Commission plays a role in setting values for public service properties that cross parish lines. Under La. R.S. 47:2331, all real property must be reappraised at least once every four years during the quadrennial reassessment cycle.
The homestead exemption under La. R.S. 47:1703 applies to owner-occupied homes in Plaquemines Parish. It reduces the assessed value by $7,500, which equals $75,000 of market value. Seniors 65 and older can apply for the special assessment level freeze under La. R.S. 47:1703.1. Bona fide agricultural and marsh lands may qualify for use value assessment at 10% of their use value rather than fair market value.
Paying Plaquemines Parish Property Taxes
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office acts as the ex-officio tax collector. Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. oversees tax collection. You can reach the sheriff's office at (504) 564-2525. Tax bills are due by December 31 of each year. After that date, interest begins to accrue on any unpaid balance. If taxes remain unpaid, the property can eventually be sold at a tax sale under Louisiana law.
Payment can be made by mail or in person at the sheriff's office. Check with the office about whether online payments are available for your tax bill. Always verify your parcel number before sending a payment to avoid errors. The assessment date is January 1 of each year under La. R.S. 47:1951, so the value of your property on that day determines your bill for the year.
Appealing Assessments in Plaquemines Parish
Property owners in Plaquemines Parish can appeal their assessment if they believe the value is wrong. Under La. R.S. 47:1992, you have 15 days after the assessment rolls open for public viewing to file an appeal with the parish Board of Review. Go to the assessor's office first to discuss your concerns. Staff may be able to correct errors without a formal appeal.
If the Board of Review does not change the assessment, you have 10 business days to appeal to the Louisiana Tax Commission. After that, judicial review is available within 30 days. Each deadline is strict. Missing any of them ends your appeal for that tax year. Bring evidence like recent sales of comparable properties and photos of your home to support your case at the hearing.
State Resources for Plaquemines Parish Records
The Louisiana Tax Commission oversees all parish assessors in the state. They set the reassessment schedule and hear appeals after the parish Board of Review. The Louisiana Assessors' Association has a directory of all 64 parish assessor offices with contact details. For historical tax records before 1974, you can search the State Land Office document system for adjudication records going back to 1880. Those old records are free to download in TIF format.
The state legislature website at legis.la.gov has the full text of all property tax statutes if you want to look up a specific law. Properties adjudicated from 1974 to the present are the responsibility of Plaquemines Parish, not the state.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Plaquemines Parish. If your property sits near a parish line, verify with the correct assessor that your records are filed in the right place.