Caddo Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Caddo Parish has a total default millage rate of 143.39 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $175,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Bossier, De Soto, Red River. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareCaddo Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Breakdown by taxing body for every parish
Millage Rates
Caddo Parish has 9 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Shreveport
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish General Alimony (Exempted Municipalities) | 2.94 |
| Public Health | 2.13 |
| Shreve Memorial Library | 9.40 |
| Juvenile Court | 1.88 |
| Detention Facilities (Jail) | 5.52 |
| Courthouse Maintenance | 2.59 |
| Public Works | 5.96 |
| Public Facilities | 0.80 |
| Biomedical Research | 1.68 |
| Bonded Debt Service | 1.50 |
| Law Enforcement District (Sheriff) | 13.59 |
| Caddo Parish School Board | 55.80 |
| Red River Waterway | 2.34 |
| Caddo-Bossier Port Commission | 2.50 |
| Caddo Assessment District | 2.34 |
| City of Shreveport | 32.42 |
| Total Millage | 143.39 |
City millage estimated from 2019 assessor data (33.65) adjusted for 2024 reassessment. Red River Waterway, Port Commission, and Assessment District rates are 2019 values (2025 rates unconfirmed). School Board total of 55.80 confirmed for 2025.
Shreveport Downtown Development District
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| All Shreveport levies | 143.39 |
| Downtown Development District | 8.00 |
| Total Millage | 151.39 |
DDD overlay applies to properties within the Downtown Development District boundaries. DDD rate is estimated from 2019 data (8.64 mills).
Town of Vivian
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Exempted Municipalities) | 108.40 |
| Town of Vivian | 21.57 |
| Total Millage | 129.97 |
Vivian is an exempted municipality (pop >1000). Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Town of Blanchard
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Outside Municipalities) | 111.35 |
| Town of Blanchard | 11.02 |
| Total Millage | 122.37 |
Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Town of Greenwood
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Outside Municipalities) | 111.35 |
| Town of Greenwood | 9.95 |
| Total Millage | 121.30 |
Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Town of Oil City
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Outside Municipalities) | 111.35 |
| Town of Oil City | 21.45 |
| Total Millage | 132.80 |
Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Town of Mooringsport
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Outside Municipalities) | 111.35 |
| Town of Mooringsport | 10.44 |
| Total Millage | 121.79 |
Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Town of Rodessa
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish (Outside Municipalities) | 111.35 |
| Town of Rodessa | 6.71 |
| Total Millage | 118.06 |
Town millage from 2019 assessor data.
Unincorporated Caddo
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish General Alimony (Outside Cities) | 5.89 |
| Public Health | 2.13 |
| Shreve Memorial Library | 9.40 |
| Juvenile Court | 1.88 |
| Detention Facilities (Jail) | 5.52 |
| Courthouse Maintenance | 2.59 |
| Public Works | 5.96 |
| Public Facilities | 0.80 |
| Biomedical Research | 1.68 |
| Bonded Debt Service | 1.50 |
| Law Enforcement District (Sheriff) | 13.59 |
| Caddo Parish School Board | 55.80 |
| Red River Waterway | 2.34 |
| Caddo-Bossier Port Commission | 2.50 |
| Caddo Assessment District | 2.34 |
| Total Millage | 113.92 |
Unincorporated areas pay full General Alimony (5.89 vs 2.94 for exempted municipalities). Fire district millages vary by location (2-25 mills). Red River Waterway, Port Commission, and Assessment District are 2019 rates.
Source: Caddo-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $175,000 home in Caddo Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,753
1.6% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.5% of purchase price
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Title Fees
Other Fees
Government Fees
Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $175,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,434
$119/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
143.39 mills on $10,000 taxable value
Special Assessments
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
Parish-Wide Fees
Forest Protection Tax
LA Department of Agriculture forestry fee per acre
Subdivision / Special District Fees (3)
Your property may be subject to additional subdivision fees depending on location.
Fire District No. 1
Fire protection for FD1 area. Varies by district (2-25 mills). Rate shown is FD1; contact assessor for specific district.
Sewerage District No. 2
Sewerage district covering parts of Caddo Parish. 2019 rate.
North Caddo Hospital
Hospital district covering northern Caddo Parish. 2019 rate.
How Caddo Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 113.28 | $1,643 | $2,955 |
| Red River | 116.90 | $292 | $2,415 |
| De Soto | 126.13 | $820 | $2,595 |
| 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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