St. Tammany Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes

Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish has a total default millage rate of 125.61 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $310,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Washington, Tangipahoa, Orleans. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareSt. Tammany Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.

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Millage Rates

125.61mills (default total)

St. Tammany Parish has 13 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

Covington (City) — Tax Dist. 6

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide	85.76
City of Covington	19.49
Total Millage	105.25

District 6 — Ward 3. City millage (19.49) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 105.25 mills.

Mandeville (City) — Tax Dist. 14

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 3	118.51
City of Mandeville	8.21
Total Millage	126.72

District 14 — Ward 4. City millage (8.21) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 126.72 mills.

Slidell (City) — Tax Dist. 23/24

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 9	124.16
City of Slidell	20.48
Total Millage	144.64

Districts 23 & 24 — Wards 8 & 9. City millage (20.48) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 144.64 mills.

Abita Springs (Town) — Tax Dist. 15

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 1	126.67
Town of Abita Springs	14.49
Total Millage	141.16

District 15 — Ward 10. Town millage (14.49) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 141.16 mills. FD1 is one of the higher fire districts in the parish.

Madisonville (Town) — Tax Dist. 1

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District	115.24
Town of Madisonville	8.30
Total Millage	123.54

District 1 — Ward 1. Town millage (8.30) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 123.54 mills.

Pearl River (Town) — Tax Dist. 22

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 8	132.75
Town of Pearl River	5.35
Total Millage	138.10

District 22 — Ward 8. Town millage (5.35) not subject to homestead exemption. Official 2025 total: 138.10 mills.

Unincorporated — Ward 8/9 Rural (Tax Dist. 25-28)

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire Districts	125.61
Total Millage	125.61

Districts 25-28, 31, 36-37 — Wards 8 & 9. Unincorporated areas outside Slidell city limits. Official 2025 total: 125.61 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 1 (Ward 10)

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 1	128.12
Total Millage	128.12

District 16 — Ward 10. Unincorporated areas in Fire District 1. Official 2025 total: 128.12 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 3 / Ward 3 Rural

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 3	112.21
Total Millage	112.21

District 7 — Ward 3. Unincorporated areas outside Covington city limits. Official 2025 total: 112.21 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 4 / Ward 4 Rural (Mandeville area)

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 4	119.96
Total Millage	119.96

Districts 8 & 12 — Ward 4. Unincorporated areas near Mandeville. Official 2025 total: 119.96 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 5 / Sun-Bush Area (Ward 5)

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 5	126.21
Total Millage	126.21

Districts 13, 19, 20 — Ward 5. Official 2025 total: 126.21 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 7 / Ward 7 (Lacombe area)

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 7 + Recreation	137.41
Total Millage	137.41

District 21 — Ward 7. Lacombe area. Includes Recreation District 4. Official 2025 total: 137.41 mills.

Unincorporated — Fire District 6 / Ward 6 Rural

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide + Fire District 6	111.78
Total Millage	111.78

District 18 — Ward 6. Official 2025 total: 111.78 mills.

Source: STPAO-2025-Millage-Pamphlet-Final-2 (stpao.org, May 2026) · Last updated: 2026-08-03

Example Closing Costs

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $310,000 home in St. Tammany Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.

Buyer Closing Costs

$3,486

1.1% of purchase price

Seller Closing Costs

$800

0.3% 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$1,490

Lender's Title Insurance (simultaneous issue)$546

Simultaneous Issue Credit$0

Other Fees

Overnight / Courier$55

Notary / Attorney Fee$150

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 $310,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.

Annual Property Tax

$2,952

$246/month

Effective Tax Rate

0.95%

125.61 mills on $23,500 taxable value

Calculate Your Exact Tax

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

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Assessor Phone

985-809-8180

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How St. Tammany Parish Compares

Parish	Millage	Annual Tax*	Buyer Closing*
Tangipahoa	100.00	$1,250	$2,815
Washington	111.70	$670	$2,419
St. Tammany	125.61	$2,952	$3,486
Orleans	131.99	$2,640	$3,273
St. Bernard	141.10	$1,693	$2,785

* 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 St. Tammany Parish?

The default total millage rate in St. Tammany Parish is 125.61 mills. For a $310,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption, the estimated annual property tax is $2,952. Actual rates may vary by ward or tax district.

How much are closing costs in St. Tammany Parish?

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $310,000 home in St. Tammany Parish are approximately $3,486 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 St. Tammany Parish have special assessments?

St. Tammany Parish does not have widely applicable special assessments beyond the standard millage rates. However, some properties may be subject to local improvement district fees. Contact the St. Tammany Parish Assessor's office for details specific to your property.

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