St. Charles Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
St. Charles Parish has a total default millage rate of 100.85 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $250,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Jefferson, St. John the Baptist, Lafourche. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareSt. Charles Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
St. Charles Parish has 2 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
East Bank (Destrehan, Luling, Boutte)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parishwide Total | 97.32 |
| Pontchartrain Levee District | 3.53 |
| Total Millage | 100.85 |
West Bank (Hahnville, Ama, Killona)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parishwide Total | 97.32 |
| Lafourche Basin Levee District | 3.75 |
| Total Millage | 101.07 |
Source: St-Charles-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $250,000 home in St. Charles Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$3,090
1.2% 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 $250,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,765
$147/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
100.85 mills on $17,500 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.
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How St. Charles Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 100.85 | $1,765 | $3,090 |
| St. James | 105.39 | $896 | $2,685 |
| St. John the Baptist | 108.40 | $1,084 | $2,753 |
| Lafourche | 115.75 | $1,563 | $2,910 |
| Jefferson | 118.40 | $2,072 | $3,090 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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