East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office
East Baton Rouge Parish Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA.
Louisiana's homestead exemption exempts the first $75,000 of a primary residence's value from property taxes, reducing the assessed value by up to $7,500. Only one exemption may be claimed per household. Homeowners must own and reside on the property. Once filed, the exemption renews automatically as long as ownership and occupancy continue.
At typical EBR Parish millage rates (~120 mills), a $7,500 assessed value reduction saves approximately $900/year in property taxes.
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In Baton Rouge, LA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File by December 31 of tax year
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Email us about this programExempts first $75,000 of home value from property tax (up to $7,500 assessed value).
East Baton Rouge Parish Homestead Exemption is open to homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA.
Apply directly with East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office using the official program link on this page or call 225-389-3920. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: File by December 31 of tax year.
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