Rapides Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes

Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Rapides Parish has a total default millage rate of 90.63 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $170,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Grant, Avoyelles, Evangeline. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareRapides Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.

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Millage Rates

90.63mills (default total)

Rapides Parish has 11 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

City of Alexandria

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish (Constitutional PA1 + PA2)	4.04
Library Maintenance	7.08
Renaissance	2.06
Sheriff (Two Levies)	17.46
Health Unit	1.06
Assessor	2.03
Senior Citizen	1.06
Coliseum (Maintenance + Bond)	2.50
Red River Waterway (Two Levies)	2.23
Parish School (Constitutional)	4.93
Parish School General Maintenance	7.45
Parish School General Maintenance	12.06
Parish School General Maintenance	2.13
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
City of Alexandria	24.54
Total Millage	94.34

Alexandria city millage of 24.54 confirmed (General Alimony 6.98 + Ad Valorem 11.51 + Recreation 6.50 per KALB reporting; official total is 24.54). City taxes are NOT subject to homestead exemption. Base rate shown excludes ward-specific fire, road, and school district millages which add 15-55+ mills.

City of Pineville

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
City of Pineville	15.85
Total Millage	85.65

Pineville city rate of 15.85 mills confirmed from City of Pineville website. Homestead exemption does NOT apply to Pineville city taxes. Fire and road district millages may add additional amounts.

Town of Ball

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Ball	10.50
Total Millage	80.30

Ball town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Town of Boyce

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Boyce	8.26
Total Millage	78.06

Boyce town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Town of Cheneyville

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Cheneyville	9.03
Total Millage	78.83

Cheneyville town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Town of Lecompte

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Lecompte	7.50
Total Millage	77.30

Lecompte town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Town of Woodworth

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Woodworth	6.85
Total Millage	76.65

Woodworth town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Town of Glenmora

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Town of Glenmora	4.87
Total Millage	74.67

Glenmora town millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Village of Creola

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Village of Creola	6.23
Total Millage	76.03

Creola village millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Village of Forest Hill

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Levies	39.52
Parish School (All Levies)	26.57
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Village of Forest Hill	4.81
Total Millage	74.61

Forest Hill village millage from 2025 assessor PDF.

Unincorporated Rapides

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish (Constitutional PA1 + PA2)	4.04
Library Maintenance	7.08
Renaissance	2.06
Sheriff (Two Levies)	17.46
Health Unit	1.06
Assessor	2.03
Senior Citizen	1.06
Coliseum (Maintenance + Bond)	2.50
Red River Waterway (Two Levies)	2.23
Parish School (Constitutional)	4.93
Parish School General Maintenance	7.45
Parish School General Maintenance	12.06
Parish School General Maintenance	2.13
Red River/Atchafalaya/Bayou Boeuf Levee	3.71
Total Millage	69.80

Base rate for unincorporated areas. ACTUAL total will be significantly higher due to fire districts (15-54 mills), road districts (0-93 mills), and special school districts (5-55 mills) that vary by ward. Ward 6 unincorporated can exceed 270 mills total. Use assessor PDF for ward-specific rates.

Source: Rapides-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19

Example Closing Costs

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $170,000 home in Rapides Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.

Buyer Closing Costs

$2,730

1.6% of purchase price

Seller Closing Costs

$800

0.5% of purchase price

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Title Fees

Abstract Fee$350

Insured Closing Letter$25

Recording Service Fee$175

Title Exam$275

Wire Fee$20

Settlement Fee$550

Owner's Title Insurance$860

Lender's Title Insurance (simultaneous issue)$100

Simultaneous Issue Credit$0

Other Fees

Overnight / Courier$55

Notary / Attorney Fee$150

Termite Certificate$75

Flood Certification$20

Certified Mortgage Certificate$50

Government Fees

Recording a Mortgage (Parish Cost)*$250

Recording a Sale (Parish Cost)$150

Cancellation Fee (per inscription)$175

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Example Property Tax

Estimated annual property tax for a $170,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.

Annual Property Tax

$861

$72/month

Effective Tax Rate

0.51%

90.63 mills on $9,500 taxable value

Special Assessments

Forestry Fee$0

Red River Levee Acreage$0

Total with Assessments$861

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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

Assessor's Office

View property records online

Assessor Phone

318-473-6770

Special Fees & Assessments

Parish-Wide Fees

Forestry Fee

LA Department of Agriculture forestry fee per acre

$0.08/acre

Red River Levee Acreage

Red River Levee assessment per acre

$0.2/acre

Subdivision / Special District Fees (17)

Your property may be subject to additional subdivision fees depending on location.

Fire District #2 (Ward 8/parts 1,2)

Fire protection - Wards 8A, parts of 1, 2

15.58 mills

Fire District #3 (Ward 10)

Fire protection - parts of Ward 10

22.57 mills

Fire District #4 (Wards 9,10,11)

Fire protection - parts of Wards 9, 10, 11

15.34 mills

Fire District #5 (Ward 5)

Fire protection - all of Ward 5

41.66 mills

Fire District #7 (Wards 9,11)

Fire protection - parts of Wards 9 and 11

40.3 mills

Fire District #8 (Ward 7)

Fire protection - part of Ward 7

44.82 mills

Fire District #9 (Ward 2)

Fire protection incl. bond - part of Ward 2

37.02 mills

Fire District #10 (Ward 6)

Fire protection - all of Ward 6 (highest fire rate)

53.51 mills

Fire District #11 (Ward 4)

Fire protection - part of Ward 4. Subdistricts SA#1 (53.72) and SA#2 (53.67) are even higher.

37.77 mills

Fire District #12 (Ward 3)

Fire protection - Ward 3 Cheneyville area

14.96 mills

Road District Ward 6

Road maintenance for Ward 6 - highest road district rate in the parish

93.23 mills

Road District Ward 3

Road maintenance for Ward 3

32.07 mills

Road District Ward 4

Road maintenance for Ward 4

25.03 mills

Road District Ward 2

Road maintenance for Ward 2

24.48 mills

School District #58 (Ward 6)

Special school district for Ward 6 - highest school rate

55.05 mills

School District #52 (Ward 9)

Special school district for Ward 9 including bonds

49.17 mills

School District #27 (Ward 4)

Special school district for Ward 4 including bonds

42.86 mills

How Rapides Parish Compares

Parish	Millage	Annual Tax*	Buyer Closing*
Evangeline	67.80	$339	$2,528
Avoyelles	75.70	$341	$2,505
Rapides	90.63	$861	$2,730
Vernon	118.49	$948	$2,663
St. Landry	125.10	$813	$2,595
Grant	143.85	$1,007	$2,618

* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Rapides Parish?

The default total millage rate in Rapides Parish is 90.63 mills. For a $170,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption, the estimated annual property tax is $861. Actual rates may vary by ward or tax district.

How much are closing costs in Rapides Parish?

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $170,000 home in Rapides Parish are approximately $2,730 with conventional financing, 20% down payment, and owner's title insurance. This includes title fees, government recording fees, and prepaid items. Use our Closing Cost Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Does Rapides Parish have special assessments?

Yes, Rapides Parish has special assessments and fees that may apply to your property, including Forestry Fee, Red River Levee Acreage, Fire District #2 (Ward 8/parts 1,2), Fire District #3 (Ward 10), Fire District #4 (Wards 9,10,11), and others. These vary by location within the parish. Check with the Rapides Parish Assessor's office for details specific to your property.

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