East Baton Rouge Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish has a total default millage rate of 108.80 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $235,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Livingston, Ascension, Iberville. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareEast Baton Rouge Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
East Baton Rouge Parish has 5 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Baton Rouge
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Base | 52.73 |
| EBR School Board | 43.45 |
| City of Baton Rouge | 12.62 |
| Total Millage | 108.80 |
City of Baker
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Base | 52.73 |
| Baker School District | 43.20 |
| City of Baker | 5.76 |
| Total Millage | 101.69 |
City of Central
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Base | 52.73 |
| Central School District | 60.08 |
| Fire District 4 | 19.25 |
| Total Millage | 132.06 |
Central has its own school district with higher millage. Fire district varies by location.
City of Zachary
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Base | 52.73 |
| Zachary School District | 67.20 |
| City of Zachary | 5.48 |
| Fire District 1 | 9.00 |
| Total Millage | 134.41 |
Zachary has its own school district with higher millage.
Unincorporated Parish
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Base | 52.73 |
| EBR School Board | 43.45 |
| Total Millage | 96.18 |
Base rate without fire district. Fire district millages range from 9-43.2 mills depending on district. Additional levies may apply: CATS Transit (10.600), Pontchartrain Levee (3.530).
Source: EBR-Assessor-2022 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $235,000 home in East Baton Rouge Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$3,023
1.3% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.3% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $235,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,741
$145/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
108.80 mills on $16,000 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
How East Baton Rouge Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Feliciana | 48.40 | $436 | $2,708 |
| West Baton Rouge | 98.84 | $1,186 | $2,843 |
| Livingston | 100.10 | $1,552 | $3,000 |
| Iberville | 103.50 | $828 | $2,663 |
| East Baton Rouge | 108.80 | $1,741 | $3,023 |
| Ascension | 115.00 | $2,358 | $3,225 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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