Calcasieu Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish has a total default millage rate of 104.60 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $195,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Beauregard. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareCalcasieu Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
Calcasieu Parish has 7 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Lake Charles
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish School Board (Maintenance) | 3.50 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board (Constitutional/Other) | 30.00 |
| Sheriff (Law Enforcement District) | 5.62 |
| Police Jury - 14th JDC / DA | 3.16 |
| Police Jury - Road & Drainage | 4.06 |
| Police Jury - Health Unit | 2.48 |
| Police Jury - Juvenile Justice | 3.49 |
| Police Jury - Courthouse/Jail | 3.00 |
| Assessment District | 2.00 |
| Other Parish-Wide Levies | 37.29 |
| City of Lake Charles | 14.98 |
| Total Millage | 109.58 |
City of Lake Charles millage of 14.98 confirmed from 2025-2026 city budget. School Board constitutional/other and some parish-wide levies are estimated to reach the LTC-2024 total. Contact assessor at 337-721-3000 for exact line-item breakdown.
City of Sulphur
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 94.60 |
| City of Sulphur | 14.00 |
| Total Millage | 108.60 |
Sulphur city millage from city ordinance adopted July 2024. Parish-wide total estimated from LTC-2024 default. School District 30 bond of 9 mills may apply to some areas.
City of Westlake
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 94.60 |
| City of Westlake | 13.00 |
| Total Millage | 107.60 |
Westlake city millage estimated. Westlake Fire Department levies approximately 9.17 mills (included in parish-wide or as separate district).
City of DeQuincy
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 94.60 |
| City of DeQuincy | 12.00 |
| Total Millage | 106.60 |
City millage estimated. Ward Six Fire Protection District No. 1 (12.25 mills) applies in the DeQuincy area.
Town of Iowa
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 94.60 |
| Town of Iowa | 8.00 |
| Total Millage | 102.60 |
Town millage estimated.
Town of Vinton
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 94.60 |
| Town of Vinton | 10.00 |
| Total Millage | 104.60 |
Town millage estimated. Waterworks District No. 10 (15.00 mills) applies in the Vinton area.
Unincorporated Calcasieu
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish School Board (Maintenance) | 3.50 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board (Constitutional/Other) | 30.00 |
| Sheriff (Law Enforcement District) | 5.62 |
| Police Jury - 14th JDC / DA | 3.16 |
| Police Jury - Road & Drainage | 4.06 |
| Police Jury - Health Unit | 2.48 |
| Police Jury - Juvenile Justice | 3.49 |
| Police Jury - Courthouse/Jail | 3.00 |
| Assessment District | 2.00 |
| Other Parish-Wide Levies | 37.29 |
| Total Millage | 94.60 |
Unincorporated areas pay parish-wide levies only plus applicable fire, water, and drainage district millages. Fire districts range from 11-13 mills. Waterworks districts range from 5-15 mills. Contact assessor for property-specific total.
Source: Calcasieu-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $195,000 home in Calcasieu Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,843
1.5% 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 $195,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,255
$105/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
104.60 mills on $12,000 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 (9)
Your property may be subject to additional subdivision fees depending on location.
Ward 3 Fire Protection District No. 2
Fire protection for Ward 3 Lake Charles area
Ward 6 Fire Protection District No. 1
Fire protection for Ward 6 DeQuincy area
Ward 2 Fire Protection District No. 1
Fire protection for Ward 2 Bell City/Hayes area
Waterworks District No. 10 (Vinton)
Water system for Vinton area
Waterworks District No. 2 (Mossville)
Water system for Mossville area
Waterworks Subdistrict W, District No. 12
Water system for South Lake Charles area
Houston River Waterworks District No. 11
Water system for Wards 4 & 7
Community Center & Playground District No. 4 (Moss Bluff)
Senior center in Moss Bluff area
Recreation District No. 1 of Ward Three
Recreation facilities for Ward 3
How Calcasieu Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis | 103.20 | $619 | $2,573 |
| Calcasieu | 104.60 | $1,255 | $2,843 |
| Beauregard | 128.25 | $1,154 | $2,708 |
| Cameron | 138.41 | $1,176 | $2,685 |
| Allen | 145.70 | $947 | $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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