Bossier Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Bossier Parish has a total default millage rate of 113.28 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $220,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Caddo, Webster, Red River. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareBossier Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
Bossier Parish has 3 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
Bossier City
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| School Board (total) | 60.98 |
| Sheriff - Law Enforcement | 13.75 |
| Parish General Alimony (Inside City) | 1.26 |
| Parish Highway Tax | 1.76 |
| Parish Library Tax | 6.83 |
| Parish Health Unit Tax | 0.73 |
| Parish Corrections Facilities | 2.72 |
| Caddo-Bossier Port Commission | 2.50 |
| City of Bossier City | 22.75 |
| Total Millage | 113.28 |
City provides fire/police services. City millages: General 5.57, Public Safety Salaries 5.98, M&O 8.32, Additional 2.71 = ~22.58 (rounds to 22.75 total).
Town of Haughton
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| School Board (total) | 60.98 |
| Sheriff - Law Enforcement | 13.75 |
| Parish General Alimony (Outside City) | 2.52 |
| Parish Highway Tax | 1.76 |
| Parish Library Tax | 6.83 |
| Parish Health Unit Tax | 0.73 |
| Parish Corrections Facilities | 2.72 |
| Caddo-Bossier Port Commission | 2.50 |
| Haughton Fire Department | 7.36 |
| Haughton Police Department | 7.10 |
| Total Millage | 106.25 |
Town of Haughton has 15-year fire (7.36) and police (7.10) millages approved 2022, running through 2037.
Unincorporated Bossier Parish
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| School Board (total) | 60.98 |
| Sheriff - Law Enforcement | 13.75 |
| Parish General Alimony (Outside City) | 2.52 |
| Parish Highway Tax | 1.76 |
| Parish Library Tax | 6.83 |
| Parish Health Unit Tax | 0.73 |
| Parish Corrections Facilities | 2.72 |
| Caddo-Bossier Port Commission | 2.50 |
| Total Millage | 91.79 |
Add applicable fire district millage: District #1 (Haughton area), #2 (South Bossier ~14.59+), #4 (Benton), #5, #7 (NW Bossier). Exact fire district rates vary by location.
Source: Bossier-Assessor-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $220,000 home in Bossier Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,955
1.3% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.4% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $220,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,643
$137/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
113.28 mills on $14,500 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
How Bossier Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 104.00 | $416 | $2,483 |
| Bossier | 113.28 | $1,643 | $2,955 |
| Red River | 116.90 | $292 | $2,415 |
| Bienville | 138.40 | $277 | $2,391 |
| Caddo | 143.39 | $1,434 | $2,753 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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