Lafayette Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish has a total default millage rate of 105.20 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $230,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Acadia, Vermilion, Iberia. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareLafayette Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
Lafayette Parish has 8 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Lafayette
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| School District Regular (Constitutional) | 4.92 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 7.79 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 5.00 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 16.70 |
| Courthouse and Jail | 2.51 |
| Parish General Alimony | 3.25 |
| Roads and Bridges | 4.47 |
| Health/Mosquito | 3.81 |
| Library (2017-2026) | 3.12 |
| Library (2023-2032) | 1.84 |
| Sheriff Law Enforcement #1 | 8.60 |
| Sheriff Law Enforcement #2 | 8.76 |
| Bayou Vermilion District | 0.75 |
| Bayou Vermilion District (additional) | 0.10 |
| Lafayette General Alimony (City) | 5.67 |
| Lafayette Police & Fire (City) | 3.33 |
| Other City of Lafayette Levies | 7.91 |
| Total Millage | 88.53 |
Parish-wide subtotal ~65.62 mills; city additional ~16.91 mills (includes General Alimony 5.67, Police & Fire 3.33, plus streets/playgrounds/buildings levies). LEDA confirms total 105.20 mills.
Downtown Development District
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| All City of Lafayette Levies | 105.20 |
| Downtown Development Authority | 15.17 |
| Total Millage | 120.37 |
DDA overlay adds 15.17 mills to properties within the Downtown Development District boundaries.
City of Scott
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 88.29 |
| City of Scott | 5.12 |
| Total Millage | 93.41 |
Scott city rate based on 2022 assessor data (4.12 mills) with 2024 reassessment adjustment. Contact assessor for current rate.
City of Carencro
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 88.29 |
| City of Carencro | 4.66 |
| Total Millage | 92.95 |
Carencro city rate from 2022 assessor data. May have changed with 2024 roll-forward.
City of Broussard
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 88.29 |
| Total Millage | 88.29 |
Broussard is the only municipality in Lafayette Parish that does NOT levy a municipal property tax, despite being authorized to collect up to 7.000 mills. Residents pay parish-wide rates only.
City of Youngsville
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 88.29 |
| City of Youngsville General Alimony | 3.60 |
| Total Millage | 91.89 |
Youngsville General Alimony from assessor estimator (3.60 mills, down from 3.85 in 2022). May also have Water & Fire (6.04) and Fire Protection (1.87) levies from 2022 data not fully confirmed for 2025.
Town of Duson
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-Wide Levies | 88.29 |
| Town of Duson | 7.69 |
| Total Millage | 95.98 |
Duson town rate from 2022 assessor data. May have changed with 2024 roll-forward.
Unincorporated Lafayette
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| School District Regular (Constitutional) | 4.92 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 7.79 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 5.00 |
| School District No. 1 Consolidated | 16.70 |
| Courthouse and Jail | 2.51 |
| Parish General Alimony | 3.25 |
| Roads and Bridges | 4.47 |
| Health/Mosquito | 3.81 |
| Library (2017-2026) | 3.12 |
| Library (2023-2032) | 1.84 |
| Sheriff Law Enforcement #1 | 8.60 |
| Sheriff Law Enforcement #2 | 8.76 |
| Bayou Vermilion District | 0.75 |
| Bayou Vermilion District (additional) | 0.10 |
| Other Parish-Wide Levies | 16.67 |
| Total Millage | 88.29 |
LEDA confirms 88.29 mills outside city limits. Line-item breakdown from assessor estimator. 'Other Parish-Wide Levies' is the difference between sum of verified levies and LEDA total.
Source: Lafayette-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $230,000 home in Lafayette Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$3,000
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 $230,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,631
$136/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
105.20 mills on $15,500 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 Lafayette Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin | 56.20 | $562 | $2,753 |
| Acadia | 71.80 | $574 | $2,663 |
| Iberia | 74.30 | $706 | $2,730 |
| Vermilion | 84.50 | $761 | $2,708 |
| Lafayette | 105.20 | $1,631 | $3,000 |
| St. Landry | 125.10 | $813 | $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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