Allen Parish, Louisiana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Louisiana. Population: 5,885.
The median annual property tax in Allen Parish is $199, which is 73% lower than the Louisiana state average and 90% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.18% on a median home value of $110,800. Property taxes represent 0.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$199
-73% vs State
-90% vs US
Median Home Value
$110,800
-32% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.18%
-57% vs State
-81% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$544
$45/mo
Without Mortgage
$199
$17/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $199 -17.8% | 0.18% |
| 2022 | $242 +21.6% | 0.21% |
| 2021 | $199 -1.0% | 0.18% |
| 2020 | $201 +1.0% | 0.19% |
| 2019 | $199 | 0.20% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,138
per year
Monthly Tax
$17
per month
Other Counties in Louisiana
Union Parish
Tax: $470/yr Rate: 0.41%
St. Landry Parish
Tax: $425/yr Rate: 0.30%
Caddo Parish
Tax: $1,081/yr Rate: 0.61%
St. Helena Parish
Tax: $448/yr Rate: 0.42%
LaSalle Parish
Tax: $578/yr Rate: 0.42%
Assumption Parish
Tax: $609/yr Rate: 0.43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Allen Parish, Louisiana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Allen Parish is $199 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.18% on a median home value of $110,800.
How does Allen Parish property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Allen Parish are 90% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.18% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Allen Parish? ▼
In Allen Parish, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $544 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $199. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Allen Parish? ▼
Property taxes in Allen Parish represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $51,138. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
Explore More Data
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.