Find Terrebonne Parish Property Tax Records

Terrebonne Parish property tax records can be searched through the assessor's office in Houma and several online tools. With a population near 110,000, this coastal parish has a wide range of property types on the tax rolls. Oil and gas operations, seafood industry sites, marshland, and residential neighborhoods all fall under the assessor's watch. You can look up assessed values, check ownership data, and find tax payment details using the parish's online search tools or by visiting the office on Main Street in Houma.

Terrebonne Parish Assessor's Office

The Terrebonne Parish Assessor's Office manages the discovery, listing, and valuation of all property within the parish. Loney J. Grabert serves as assessor. His office is at 8026 Main St., Suite 600 in Houma. You can reach the staff at (985) 876-2327 or by fax at (985) 876-0927. Email goes to assessor@tpassessor.org. The office handles real estate, business personal property, and the oil and gas equipment that plays a big role in the local economy.

Terrebonne Parish sits along the Gulf Coast. That means the assessor deals with coastal zone properties, water bottoms, and marshland that other parishes further inland do not have. Oil and gas industry assessments make up a notable chunk of the parish tax base. Property tied to Port Fourchon and the offshore service industry also falls under the assessor's scope. This variety makes Terrebonne's tax rolls more complex than many other Louisiana parishes.

Houma city government runs separate operations, but property taxes for the city are still collected by the parish. If you own a home or business inside the city limits, your tax bill comes through the same system as the rest of Terrebonne Parish.

Searching Terrebonne Parish Tax Records Online

The assessor's website has a property search tool where you can look up parcels by owner name, physical address, or parcel number. Results show assessed values, property details, and ownership records. This is free to use. The system covers all types of property in Terrebonne Parish, from homes in Houma to commercial lots along the bayou.

The actDataScout portal provides another way to search Terrebonne Parish property tax records online.

This tool pulls data from the parish assessment rolls and lets you search by name, address, or parcel number as a backup to the main assessor site.

For tax payment records, contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 876-2500. The sheriff acts as the ex-officio tax collector and can give you payment history or current balance information. Online payment may be available through the parish website.

Terrebonne Parish Property Assessments

Every property in Terrebonne Parish is assessed at fair market value as defined by La. R.S. 47:2321. Homes and residential land get a 10% assessment rate. Commercial property is assessed at 15%. Public service properties, not counting land, are at 25%. These figures come from La. Const. Art. VII Section 18 and apply to all parishes. In Terrebonne, the mix of oil and gas equipment, coastal property, and regular real estate makes valuations more involved than in a typical parish.

Under La. R.S. 47:2331, all real property must be reappraised at least once every four years. Business personal property and oil and gas equipment get reassessed each year. Coastal erosion and storm damage can affect property values in Terrebonne Parish more than in inland areas. If your land has lost acreage or a structure has been damaged, the assessed value should reflect that in the next reassessment.

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

Paying Terrebonne Parish Property Taxes

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office handles all property tax collection. Tax bills go out late in the year with a December 31 due date. After that, unpaid taxes start to accrue interest. You can pay in person at the sheriff's office, by mail, or potentially online. The tax office phone number is (985) 876-2500.

La. R.S. 47:1951 states that all real property in Louisiana is subject to taxation unless it has a constitutional exemption. January 1 is the assessment date each year. Tax rates in Terrebonne Parish are set by local taxing bodies. These include the school board, levee district, fire protection districts, and law enforcement. The total millage can vary by location within the parish, so two homes with the same assessed value may have different tax bills depending on what district they fall in.

Note: If you own property in a flood zone, your tax bill and insurance costs are separate items handled by different offices.

Terrebonne Tax Assessment Appeals

Start at the assessor's office if you disagree with your Terrebonne Parish assessment. Staff can walk through how they arrived at the value. If you still think it is too high, La. R.S. 47:1992 gives you a 15-day window to appeal to the parish Board of Review after the rolls open for public viewing. The Board hears cases and makes a ruling. If you lose at the Board level, you have 10 business days to escalate to the Louisiana Tax Commission.

Judicial review is the final option. You must file within 30 days of the Tax Commission's decision. Bring comparable sales data, photos, and any repair estimates that show your property is worth less than the assessed value. Oil and gas properties have their own valuation methods, so appeals on that type of property may require specialized evidence.

Cities in Terrebonne Parish

Houma is the largest city and parish seat. Other communities include Chauvin, Montegut, Dulac, and Gray. All property tax records for these areas go through the Terrebonne Parish Assessor's Office. The sheriff's office collects all taxes parish-wide.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Terrebonne Parish. If you own property near the line, check with the right assessor to make sure your records are in the correct place.