Cameron Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Cameron Parish has a total default millage rate of 138.41 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $160,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Calcasieu, Vermilion, Jefferson Davis. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareCameron Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Breakdown by taxing body for every parish
Millage Rates
Cameron Parish has 37 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
Tax Unit 101: Klondike
Total millage: 99.18 mills
Tax Unit 102: Klondike w/ Hospital
Total millage: 115.31 mills
Tax Unit 103: Klondike Hospital + Rec 9
Total millage: 118.51 mills
Tax Unit 104: Lowry
Total millage: 103.27 mills
Tax Unit 105: Grand Chenier (Ward 1)
Total millage: 162.86 mills
Tax Unit 106: North Ambulance 2
Total millage: 141.28 mills
Tax Unit 107: North Amb 2, No GDD
Total millage: 134.83 mills
Tax Unit 108: North Amb 2, No GDD, Rec 9
Total millage: 131.63 mills
Tax Unit 201: Grand Chenier (Ward 2)
Total millage: 162.86 mills
Tax Unit 202: North Grand Chenier Amb 2
Total millage: 141.28 mills
Tax Unit 203: South Oak Grove / East Creole
Total millage: 159.99 mills
Tax Unit 204: North Oak Grove / East Creole
Total millage: 138.41 mills
Tax Unit 205: South Cameron / Little Chenier
Total millage: 162.68 mills
Tax Unit 206: North Cameron / Little Chenier
Total millage: 141.10 mills
Tax Unit 207: NW Gravity Drainage 8
Total millage: 136.82 mills
Tax Unit 208: NE GDD 8 + Rec 9
Total millage: 137.00 mills
Tax Unit 209: NE GDD 8, No Rec
Total millage: 133.80 mills
Tax Unit 301: Creole
Total millage: 169.68 mills
Tax Unit 302: Creole Front Ridge West
Total millage: 181.47 mills
Tax Unit 303: Creole North West
Total millage: 159.89 mills
Tax Unit 304: Creole Front Ridge Central
Total millage: 174.00 mills
Tax Unit 305: Creole North Central
Total millage: 152.42 mills
Tax Unit 306: Creole Northeast
Total millage: 148.10 mills
Tax Unit 307: Northeast Corner
Total millage: 144.34 mills
Tax Unit 308: Cameron
Total millage: 173.21 mills
Tax Unit 309: Cameron Northeast
Total millage: 151.63 mills
Tax Unit 310: Cameron West Dock
Total millage: 147.62 mills
Tax Unit 311: Cameron West
Total millage: 144.04 mills
Tax Unit 312: Cameron Special
Total millage: 169.63 mills
Tax Unit 313: Calcasieu Lake East
Total millage: 151.63 mills
Tax Unit 314: Calcasieu Lake Central
Total millage: 148.05 mills
Tax Unit 315: Calcasieu Lake West
Total millage: 131.82 mills
Tax Unit 401: Grand Lake / Sweet Lake / Big Lake
Total millage: 116.10 mills
Tax Unit 402: Grand Lake GDD 3
Total millage: 122.01 mills
Tax Unit 403: Grand Lake GDD 4
Total millage: 117.69 mills
Tax Unit 501: Johnson Bayou / Holly Beach
Total millage: 127.89 mills
Tax Unit 601: Hackberry
Total millage: 147.85 mills
Source: Cameron-Assessor-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-20
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $160,000 home in Cameron Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,685
1.7% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.5% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $160,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,176
$98/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
138.41 mills on $8,500 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 Cameron Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | 84.50 | $761 | $2,708 |
| Jefferson Davis | 103.20 | $619 | $2,573 |
| Calcasieu | 104.60 | $1,255 | $2,843 |
| Cameron | 138.41 | $1,176 | $2,685 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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