Orleans Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Orleans Parish has a total default millage rate of 131.99 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $275,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareOrleans Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Breakdown by taxing body for every parish
Millage Rates
Orleans Parish has 2 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
East Bank (CBD, Uptown, Mid-City, Gentilly, New Orleans East, etc.)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Citywide Base | 121.20 |
| Orleans Levee District (East) | 10.79 |
| Total Millage | 131.99 |
Citywide 121.20 + Orleans Levee District 10.79 = 131.99 mills
West Bank / Algiers
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Citywide Base | 121.20 |
| Algiers Levee District | 10.81 |
| Total Millage | 132.01 |
Citywide 121.20 + Algiers Levee District 10.81 = 132.01 mills
Source: NOLA-Treasury-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $275,000 home in Orleans Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$3,959
1.4% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.3% of purchase price
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Title Fees
Other Fees
Government Fees
Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $275,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$2,640
$220/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
131.99 mills on $20,000 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
Solid Waste Fee
Monthly garbage collection fee (varies by service level)
Subdivision / Special District Fees (32)
Your property may be subject to additional subdivision fees depending on location.
Audubon Area Security District
Annual flat fee for Audubon area security services
Broadmoor Neighborhood Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Broadmoor neighborhood improvements
Delachaise Neighborhood Security District
Annual flat fee per residential unit (1 unit)
Downtown Development District
Additional millage for properties within the Downtown Development District
Eastover Neighborhood Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Eastover neighborhood improvements
Garden District Security District
Additional millage for properties within the Garden District Security District
Huntington Park Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Huntington Park subdivision improvements
Hurstville Security and Neighborhood Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Hurstville security and neighborhood improvements
Kenilworth Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Kenilworth neighborhood improvements
Kingswood Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Kingswood subdivision improvements
Lake Barrington Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Barrington subdivision improvements
Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Bullard neighborhood improvements
Lake Carmel Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Carmel subdivision improvements
Lake Forest Estates Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Forest Estates improvements
Lake Oaks Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Oaks subdivision improvements
Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District
Annual flat fee for Lake Terrace crime prevention services
Lake Willow Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Lake Willow subdivision improvements
Lakeshore Crime Prevention District
Annual flat fee for Lakeshore crime prevention services
Lakeview Crime Prevention District
Annual flat fee for Lakeview crime prevention services
Lakewood Crime Prevention District
Annual flat fee for Lakewood crime prevention services
Lakewood East Security District
Annual flat fee for Lakewood East security services
McKendall Estates Improvement District
Annual flat fee for McKendall Estates improvements
Mid-City Security District
Annual flat fee for Mid-City security (residential 1-4 units)
North Kenilworth Improvement District
Annual flat fee for North Kenilworth improvements
Seabrook Neighborhood Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Seabrook neighborhood improvements ($100 for 65+/military)
Spring Lake Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Spring Lake subdivision improvements
Tamaron Subdivision Improvement District
Annual flat fee for Tamaron subdivision improvements
Touro Bouligny Security District
Additional millage for properties within the Touro Bouligny Security District
Twinbrook Security District
Annual flat fee for Twinbrook security services
University Neighborhood Security District
Annual flat fee for University neighborhood security services
Upper Audubon Security District
Annual flat fee for Upper Audubon security services
Upper Hurstville Security District
Annual flat fee for Upper Hurstville security services
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How Orleans Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines | 70.69 | $848 | $2,843 |
| St. Tammany | 101.00 | $2,374 | $3,360 |
| Jefferson | 118.40 | $2,072 | $3,090 |
| Orleans | 131.99 | $2,640 | $3,959 |
| St. Bernard | 141.10 | $1,693 | $2,843 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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