Avoyelles Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish has a total default millage rate of 75.70 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $120,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Rapides, St. Landry, Pointe Coupee. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareAvoyelles Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Breakdown by taxing body for every parish
Millage Rates
Avoyelles Parish has 6 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
Unincorporated Avoyelles (No Special Districts)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Levee District (Constitutional) | 3.71 |
| General Alimony (Parish) | 2.77 |
| Exempted Municipalities R&C | 1.38 |
| Exempted Municipalities EMMM | 0.69 |
| Library | 6.08 |
| Health Unit | 3.92 |
| Drainage District | 3.43 |
| Red River Waterway | 2.34 |
| Law Enforcement District | 6.41 |
| School Board (total) | 23.46 |
| Assessment District | 5.64 |
| Total Millage | 59.83 |
Base parish-wide rate. Add special district millages if applicable.
City of Marksville
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Base | 59.83 |
| City of Marksville | 7.15 |
| Total Millage | 66.98 |
City of Bunkie
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Base | 59.83 |
| City of Bunkie | 5.66 |
| Total Millage | 65.49 |
Town of Cottonport
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Base | 59.83 |
| Town of Cottonport | 5.69 |
| Total Millage | 65.52 |
Town of Mansura
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Base | 59.83 |
| Town of Mansura | 5.08 |
| Total Millage | 64.91 |
Town of Simmesport
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Base | 59.83 |
| Town of Simmesport | 5.01 |
| Total Millage | 64.84 |
Source: Avoyelles-LLA-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $120,000 home in Avoyelles Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,505
2.1% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.7% of purchase price
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Title Fees
Other Fees
Government Fees
Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $120,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$341
$28/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.28%
75.70 mills on $4,500 taxable value
Based on approximate median sale prices (Louisiana Realtors Association, 2025 estimates). Your actual costs will vary. Use our calculators for a personalized estimate.
Parish Resources
Special Fees & Assessments
Subdivision / Special District Fees (4)
Your property may be subject to additional subdivision fees depending on location.
Fire Protection District No. 2
Fire protection in FPD #2 area (10-year voted levy from 2021)
Road District No. 2
Road maintenance for Road District No. 2 (covers ~1/4 of parish)
Hospital Service District No. 3
Hospital services in HSD #3 area
Waterworks District SW Avoyelles
Water service in SW Avoyelles area
How Avoyelles Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangeline | 67.80 | $339 | $2,528 |
| Pointe Coupee | 69.80 | $489 | $2,618 |
| Avoyelles | 75.70 | $341 | $2,505 |
| Rapides | 90.63 | $861 | $2,730 |
| Concordia | 106.00 | $371 | $2,460 |
| St. Landry | 125.10 | $813 | $2,595 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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