Cameron Parish, LA Property Tax: $814/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Cameron Parish is 0.44% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $183,300, that works out to about $807 per year, or $67 per month. Cameron Parish is located in southwestern Louisiana, and is home to approximately 5,222 residents.
About Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish covers approximately 1,284.6 square miles in Louisiana. The county is home to about 5,222 residents living in roughly 3,447 housing units, of which 57.2% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $72,500, and the median home was built in 2005.
Cameron Parish borders Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vermilion Parish, Jefferson County, Orange County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Louisiana
Property taxes in Louisiana are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Louisiana offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Cameron Parish Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Cameron Parish vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parish, LA | 0.44% | $183,300 | $807 |
| Louisiana state average | 0.42% | — | $770* |
| Calcasieu Parish | 0.44% | $208,500 | $926 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 0.28% | $145,000 | $409 |
| Vermilion Parish | 0.34% | $159,700 | $538 |
| Jefferson County | 1.57% | $159,600 | $2,513 |
| Orange County | 1.25% | $163,400 | $2,036 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Cameron Parish's median home value of $183,300. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cameron Parish's property tax rate compare to the rest of Louisiana?
At 0.44%, Cameron Parish is higher than the Louisiana state average of 0.42%. On a home at the county median of $183,300, that means about $807 per year — versus $770 at the state average rate, a difference of $37 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Cameron Parish is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Cameron Parish?
For a home at the county median value of $183,300, the annual property tax in Cameron Parish is approximately $807 — or about $67 per month. For a home worth $274,950, expect around $1,210 per year. For a $366,600 home, approximately $1,613 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Cameron Parish property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Cameron Parish are handled by the Cameron Parish Assessor's office. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Cameron Parish?
Louisiana counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.44% shown here. Contact the Cameron Parish Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File