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Title Services in Tangipahoa Parish

Title and closing services across Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite, and the I-12 corridor.

Tangipahoa Parish anchors the I-55 / I-12 corridor between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Southern Title closes residential purchases, refinances, and new-construction transactions throughout Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite, Independence, Kentwood, and the surrounding communities. We handle the parish-specific recording and millage details so your closing matches the CD line-by-line.

Communities served: Hammond · Ponchatoula · Amite · Independence · Kentwood · Tickfaw · Robert · Loranger

Millage Rates

100.00mills (default total)

Tangipahoa Parish has 5 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

City of Hammond

Taxing BodyMills
Assessment District4.48
Parish Alimony (Cities)1.53
Sheriff's Operational Tax10.00
Health Unit Tax4.00
Library Board3.00
Library Board (Additional)2.81
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention2.49
Law Enforcement #17.81
School District #1004.06
Mosquito Abatement14.80
Hammond Magnet Schools15.00
Hammond Alternate School3.00
Fire Protection District #120.00
Hammond Recreation District #114.41
Garbage District #1 Maintenance10.00
Drainage District #1 Maintenance4.81
Total Millage122.20

Parishwide base (city) 54.98 + Hammond Magnet Schools 15.00 + Hammond Alternate School 3.00 + Fire Protection District #1 20.00 + Hammond Recreation District #1 14.41 + Garbage District #1 10.00 + Drainage District #1 4.81 = 122.20 mills

City of Ponchatoula

Taxing BodyMills
Assessment District4.48
Parish Alimony (Cities)1.53
Sheriff's Operational Tax10.00
Health Unit Tax4.00
Library Board3.00
Library Board (Additional)2.81
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention2.49
Law Enforcement #17.81
School District #1004.06
Mosquito Abatement14.80
Fire Protection District #220.00
Ponchatoula Recreation10.00
Ponchatoula Recreation District3.83
Garbage District #1 Maintenance10.00
Drainage District #1 Maintenance4.81
Total Millage103.62

Parishwide base (city) 54.98 + Fire Protection District #2 20.00 + Ponchatoula Recreation 10.00 + Ponchatoula Recreation District 3.83 + Garbage District #1 10.00 + Drainage District #1 4.81 = 103.62 mills

City of Amite

Taxing BodyMills
Assessment District4.48
Parish Alimony (Cities)1.53
Sheriff's Operational Tax10.00
Health Unit Tax4.00
Library Board3.00
Library Board (Additional)2.81
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention2.49
Law Enforcement #17.81
School District #1004.06
Mosquito Abatement14.80
Fire Protection District #120.00
Garbage District #1 Maintenance10.00
Drainage District #4 Maintenance3.00
Drainage District #4 Maintenance (Additional)2.00
Total Millage89.98

Parishwide base (city) 54.98 + Fire Protection District #1 20.00 + Garbage District #1 10.00 + Drainage District #4 (3.00 + 2.00) 5.00 = 89.98 mills

City of Independence

Taxing BodyMills
Assessment District4.48
Parish Alimony (Cities)1.53
Sheriff's Operational Tax10.00
Health Unit Tax4.00
Library Board3.00
Library Board (Additional)2.81
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention2.49
Law Enforcement #17.81
School District #1004.06
Mosquito Abatement14.80
Fire Protection District #120.00
Independence Recreation District9.57
Garbage District #1 Maintenance10.00
Total Millage94.55

Parishwide base (city) 54.98 + Fire Protection District #1 20.00 + Independence Recreation District 9.57 + Garbage District #1 10.00 = 94.55 mills

Unincorporated Tangipahoa (Rural)

Taxing BodyMills
Assessment District4.48
Parish Alimony (Rural)3.06
Sheriff's Operational Tax10.00
Health Unit Tax4.00
Library Board3.00
Library Board (Additional)2.81
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention2.49
Law Enforcement #17.81
School District #1004.06
Mosquito Abatement14.80
Fire Protection District #120.00
Garbage District #1 Maintenance10.00
Drainage District #1 Maintenance4.81
Total Millage91.32

Parishwide base (rural) 56.51 + Fire Protection District #1 20.00 + Garbage District #1 10.00 + Drainage District #1 4.81 = 91.32 mills. Actual millage varies by location; some areas may be in Fire District #2, different drainage districts, or road light districts.

Source: Tangipahoa-Assessor-LTC-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-19

Property Tax Example — $300,000 Home

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

With Homestead Exemption

$2,250

$75,000 homestead applied · approx $188/month

Without Homestead

$3,000

Investment, second home, or non-resident owner

How Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa

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 — Tangipahoa Parish

How much is title insurance in Tangipahoa Parish?
For a $350,000 home in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish.
What is the property tax rate in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish has a default combined millage rate of 100.00 mills. On a $300,000 owner-occupied home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied, that works out to approximately $2,250 in annual property tax ($3,000 without the homestead exemption). Ward-level rates and special assessments may apply.
Does Southern Title serve Tangipahoa Parish?
Yes. Southern Title is a Louisiana title company licensed and actively closing transactions throughout Tangipahoa Parish. Our Greater New Orleans offices regularly handle Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish data: See the full millage breakdown by taxing body, ward-level rates, special assessments, and assessor links on our Tangipahoa Parish closing costs and tax data page.

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