Morehouse Parish, LA Property Tax: $467/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Morehouse Parish is 0.43% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $108,700, that works out to about $467 per year, or $39 per month. Morehouse Parish is located in northern Louisiana, and is home to approximately 24,967 residents.
About Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Parish covers approximately 795.0 square miles in Louisiana. The county is home to about 24,967 residents living in roughly 11,895 housing units, of which 54.8% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $36,981, and the median home was built in 1977.
Morehouse Parish borders Ashley County, Chicot County, Union County, Ouachita Parish, Richland Parish — 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 Morehouse Parish Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Morehouse Parish vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse Parish, LA | 0.43% | $108,700 | $467 |
| Louisiana state average | 0.42% | — | $457* |
| Ashley County | 0.61% | $88,800 | $542 |
| Chicot County | 0.55% | $90,500 | $494 |
| Union County | 0.58% | $114,700 | $661 |
| Ouachita Parish | 0.56% | $183,000 | $1,016 |
| Richland Parish | 0.35% | $124,500 | $438 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Morehouse Parish's median home value of $108,700. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Morehouse Parish's property tax rate compare to the rest of Louisiana?
At 0.43%, Morehouse Parish is higher than the Louisiana state average of 0.42%. On a home at the county median of $108,700, that means about $467 per year — versus $457 at the state average rate, a difference of $10 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Morehouse Parish is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Morehouse Parish?
For a home at the county median value of $108,700, the annual property tax in Morehouse Parish is approximately $467 — or about $39 per month. For a home worth $163,050, expect around $701 per year. For a $217,400 home, approximately $935 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Morehouse Parish property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Morehouse Parish are handled by the Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 0.43% shown here. Contact the Morehouse 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