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Title Services in Jefferson Parish

Title and closing services across East Bank and West Bank Jefferson Parish.

Our Harvey office is the main Southern Title location and serves the entire West Bank — Harvey, Gretna, Marrero, Westwego, and Terrytown. Our Metairie office covers East Bank Jefferson — Metairie, Kenner, River Ridge, Harahan, and Elmwood. Jefferson is the busiest residential real estate market in the metro, and we close hundreds of transactions here each year for buyers, sellers, refinancers, and investors.

Communities served: Metairie · Kenner · Harvey · Gretna · Marrero · Westwego · River Ridge · Harahan · Terrytown · Elmwood

Millage Rates

118.40mills (default total)

Jefferson Parish has 19 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

Ward 10: Gretna

Taxing BodyMills
Parish79.54
City of Gretna56.45
Total Millage135.99

Ward 10: Timberlane

Taxing BodyMills
Parish114.05
City36.49
Total Millage150.54

Ward 20: Unincorporated Gretna

Taxing BodyMills
Parish133.04
Total Millage133.04

Ward 30: Harvey

Taxing BodyMills
Parish132.85
Total Millage132.85

Ward 40: Harvey

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.64
Total Millage131.64

Ward 41: Marrero

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.64
Total Millage131.64

Ward 42: Ames

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.64
Total Millage131.64

Ward 43: Ames #2

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.64
Total Millage131.64

Ward 44: Westwego

Taxing BodyMills
Parish79.54
City of Westwego36.31
Total Millage115.85

Ward 45: 9 Mile Point

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.27
Total Millage131.27

Ward 50: Avondale

Taxing BodyMills
Parish131.27
Total Millage131.27

Ward 60: Lafitte

Taxing BodyMills
Parish116.01
Total Millage116.01

Ward 61: Grand Isle

Taxing BodyMills
Parish124.48
Town of Grand Isle11.67
Total Millage136.15

Ward 70: Jefferson

Taxing BodyMills
Parish126.21
Total Millage126.21

Ward 81: Old Metairie

Taxing BodyMills
Parish126.21
Total Millage126.21

Ward 82: Metairie

Taxing BodyMills
Parish126.21
Total Millage126.21

Ward 91: River Ridge

Taxing BodyMills
Parish127.45
Total Millage127.45

Ward 92: Kenner

Taxing BodyMills
Parish78.09
City of Kenner28.16
Total Millage106.25

Ward 93: Harahan

Taxing BodyMills
Parish78.71
City of Harahan21.93
Total Millage100.64

Source: Jefferson-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19

Property Tax Example — $300,000 Home

Estimated annual tax for a $300,000 owner-occupied home in Jefferson Parish, using the parish-default combined millage rate.

With Homestead Exemption

$2,664

$75,000 homestead applied · approx $222/month

Without Homestead

$3,552

Investment, second home, or non-resident owner

How Jefferson Parish Compares

Annual property tax on a $350,000 owner-occupied home across the New Orleans metro.

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Residential property at $350,000, parish-default millage rate, owner-occupied homestead applied. Ward-level rates and special assessments may apply.

Example Closing Costs — $350,000 Home in Jefferson

Buyer financing 80% LTV with owner's title insurance. Includes title, government, prepaid, and lender fees.

Estimated Buyer Closing Costs

$3,730

1.1% of purchase price

Estimated Seller Closing Costs

$800

Excludes real estate commissions and mortgage payoff

View itemized breakdown

Title Fees

Abstract Fee$350
Insured Closing Letter$25
Recording Service Fee$175
Title Exam$275
Wire Fee$20
Wire Fee$20
Settlement Fee$550
Owner's Title Insurance$1,670
Lender's Title Insurance (simultaneous issue)$610
Simultaneous Issue Credit$0

Other Fees

Overnight / Courier$55
Overnight / Courier$55
Notary / Attorney Fee$150

Government Fees

Recording a Mortgage (Parish Cost)*$250
Recording a Sale (Parish Cost)$150
Cancellation Fee (per inscription)$175
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jefferson Parish

How much is title insurance in Jefferson Parish?
For a $350,000 home in Jefferson Parish, the owner's title insurance premium is approximately $1,670. Louisiana title insurance rates are regulated statewide by the Louisiana Department of Insurance, so the premium is identical at every licensed title company in Jefferson Parish.
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish has a default combined millage rate of 118.40 mills. On a $300,000 owner-occupied home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied, that works out to approximately $2,664 in annual property tax ($3,552 without the homestead exemption). Ward-level rates and special assessments may apply.
Does Southern Title serve Jefferson Parish?
Yes. Southern Title is a Louisiana title company licensed and actively closing transactions throughout Jefferson Parish. Our Harvey and Metairie offices serve the parish directly. Call 504-367-2333 to start an order or get a no-obligation closing-cost quote.

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More Jefferson Parish data: See the full millage breakdown by taxing body, ward-level rates, special assessments, and assessor links on our Jefferson Parish closing costs and tax data page.

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