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
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Millage Rates
Tangipahoa Parish has 5 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Hammond
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Assessment District | 4.48 |
| Parish Alimony (Cities) | 1.53 |
| Sheriff's Operational Tax | 10.00 |
| Health Unit Tax | 4.00 |
| Library Board | 3.00 |
| Library Board (Additional) | 2.81 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention | 2.49 |
| Law Enforcement #1 | 7.81 |
| School District #100 | 4.06 |
| Mosquito Abatement | 14.80 |
| 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 Maintenance | 10.00 |
| Drainage District #1 Maintenance | 4.81 |
| Total Millage | 122.20 |
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 Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Assessment District | 4.48 |
| Parish Alimony (Cities) | 1.53 |
| Sheriff's Operational Tax | 10.00 |
| Health Unit Tax | 4.00 |
| Library Board | 3.00 |
| Library Board (Additional) | 2.81 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention | 2.49 |
| Law Enforcement #1 | 7.81 |
| School District #100 | 4.06 |
| Mosquito Abatement | 14.80 |
| Fire Protection District #2 | 20.00 |
| Ponchatoula Recreation | 10.00 |
| Ponchatoula Recreation District | 3.83 |
| Garbage District #1 Maintenance | 10.00 |
| Drainage District #1 Maintenance | 4.81 |
| Total Millage | 103.62 |
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 Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Assessment District | 4.48 |
| Parish Alimony (Cities) | 1.53 |
| Sheriff's Operational Tax | 10.00 |
| Health Unit Tax | 4.00 |
| Library Board | 3.00 |
| Library Board (Additional) | 2.81 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention | 2.49 |
| Law Enforcement #1 | 7.81 |
| School District #100 | 4.06 |
| Mosquito Abatement | 14.80 |
| Fire Protection District #1 | 20.00 |
| Garbage District #1 Maintenance | 10.00 |
| Drainage District #4 Maintenance | 3.00 |
| Drainage District #4 Maintenance (Additional) | 2.00 |
| Total Millage | 89.98 |
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 Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Assessment District | 4.48 |
| Parish Alimony (Cities) | 1.53 |
| Sheriff's Operational Tax | 10.00 |
| Health Unit Tax | 4.00 |
| Library Board | 3.00 |
| Library Board (Additional) | 2.81 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention | 2.49 |
| Law Enforcement #1 | 7.81 |
| School District #100 | 4.06 |
| Mosquito Abatement | 14.80 |
| Fire Protection District #1 | 20.00 |
| Independence Recreation District | 9.57 |
| Garbage District #1 Maintenance | 10.00 |
| Total Millage | 94.55 |
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 Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Assessment District | 4.48 |
| Parish Alimony (Rural) | 3.06 |
| Sheriff's Operational Tax | 10.00 |
| Health Unit Tax | 4.00 |
| Library Board | 3.00 |
| Library Board (Additional) | 2.81 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention | 2.49 |
| Law Enforcement #1 | 7.81 |
| School District #100 | 4.06 |
| Mosquito Abatement | 14.80 |
| Fire Protection District #1 | 20.00 |
| Garbage District #1 Maintenance | 10.00 |
| Drainage District #1 Maintenance | 4.81 |
| Total Millage | 91.32 |
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.
Orleans
$3,630
with homestead / year
Jefferson
$3,256
with homestead / year
St. Tammany
$2,778
with homestead / year
St. Bernard
$3,880
with homestead / year
Plaquemines
$1,944
with homestead / year
Tangipahoa
$2,750
with homestead / year
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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Contact Southern Title for Your Tangipahoa Closing
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.
See all 5 Southern Title officesMore 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.