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Title Services in St. Tammany Parish

North Shore title and closing services for Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond.

St. Tammany is one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing residential markets. Southern Title closes purchases, refinances, and new-construction transactions across Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, Slidell, Abita Springs, and the surrounding North Shore communities. Buyers relocating from Orleans and Jefferson typically appreciate St. Tammany’s competitive millage rates — and our calculator shows exactly how those numbers translate into your monthly payment.

Communities served: Covington · Mandeville · Madisonville · Slidell · Abita Springs · Lacombe · Pearl River · Folsom

Millage Rates

101.00mills (default total)

St. Tammany Parish has 10 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

Covington (City)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
City of Covington26.15
Fire District23.11
Total Millage142.35

Mandeville (City)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
City of Mandeville18.34
Fire District17.11
Total Millage128.54

Slidell (City)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
City of Slidell32.03
Fire District26.11
Total Millage151.23

Madisonville (Town)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Town of Madisonville8.25
Fire District17.11
Total Millage118.45

Abita Springs (Town)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Town of Abita Springs5.72
Fire District10.11
Total Millage108.92

Pearl River (Town)

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Town6.47
Fire District16.11
Total Millage115.67

Unincorporated - Fire District 1

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Fire District 119.25
Total Millage112.34

Unincorporated - Fire District 2

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Fire District 215.47
Total Millage108.56

Unincorporated - Fire District 4

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Fire District 42.14
Total Millage95.23

Unincorporated - Fire District 12

Taxing BodyMills
Parish38.22
School Board54.87
Fire District 124.76
Total Millage97.85

Source: St-Tammany-STPAO-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19

Property Tax Example — $300,000 Home

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

With Homestead Exemption

$2,273

$75,000 homestead applied · approx $189/month

Without Homestead

$3,030

Investment, second home, or non-resident owner

How St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany

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

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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 — St. Tammany Parish

How much is title insurance in St. Tammany Parish?
For a $350,000 home in St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Parish.
What is the property tax rate in St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish has a default combined millage rate of 101.00 mills. On a $300,000 owner-occupied home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied, that works out to approximately $2,273 in annual property tax ($3,030 without the homestead exemption). Ward-level rates and special assessments may apply.
Does Southern Title serve St. Tammany Parish?
Yes. Southern Title is a Louisiana title company licensed and actively closing transactions throughout St. Tammany Parish. Our Greater New Orleans offices regularly handle St. Tammany Parish closings. Call 504-367-2333 to start an order or get a no-obligation closing-cost quote.

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Southern Title's Greater New Orleans offices regularly close St. Tammany Parish transactions. Call 504-367-2333 or use the form below to start an order — we cover the entire parish.

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

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