Terrebonne Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Terrebonne Parish has a total default millage rate of 126.40 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $185,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Lafourche, Assumption, St. Mary. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareTerrebonne Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
Terrebonne Parish has 2 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Houma
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Tax - Alimony (Inside Houma) | 1.51 |
| School Board | 9.27 |
| Sewerage Tax - Bonds | 0.63 |
| Health Unit - Maintenance | 0.66 |
| Drainage Tax - Maintenance | 7.15 |
| Drainage Tax - Bonds | 0.64 |
| Road and Bridge - Bonds | 0.63 |
| Mental Health | 0.42 |
| Juvenile Detention | 1.92 |
| Council on Aging | 7.50 |
| Terrebonne ARC Maintenance | 5.21 |
| Recreation Tax - Maintenance | 2.21 |
| Waste Collection & Disposal | 10.97 |
| Road District No. 6 - Maintenance | 0.82 |
| City of Houma General Alimony | 6.20 |
| City of Houma Fire Protection | 5.08 |
| City of Houma Police Protection | 5.08 |
| Other Parish Levies | 60.50 |
| Total Millage | 126.40 |
City of Houma adds 16.36 mills (General 6.20, Fire 5.08, Police 5.08) over parish base.
Unincorporated Terrebonne
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish Tax - Alimony (Outside Houma) | 3.03 |
| School Board | 9.27 |
| Sewerage Tax - Bonds | 0.63 |
| Health Unit - Maintenance | 0.66 |
| Drainage Tax - Maintenance | 7.15 |
| Drainage Tax - Bonds | 0.64 |
| Road and Bridge - Bonds | 0.63 |
| Mental Health | 0.42 |
| Juvenile Detention | 1.92 |
| Council on Aging | 7.50 |
| Terrebonne ARC Maintenance | 5.21 |
| Recreation Tax - Maintenance | 2.21 |
| Waste Collection & Disposal | 10.97 |
| Road District No. 6 - Maintenance | 0.82 |
| Other Parish Levies | 57.86 |
| Total Millage | 108.92 |
Outside Houma - fire district millages vary by location. Fire District No. 8 (Gibson area) levies 10.52 mills. Bayou Cane, Bourg, and other fire districts have separate rates.
Source: Terrebonne-TPCG-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $185,000 home in Terrebonne Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,798
1.5% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.4% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $185,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,390
$116/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
126.40 mills on $11,000 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 Terrebonne Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 99.30 | $596 | $2,573 |
| Assumption | 104.10 | $729 | $2,618 |
| Lafourche | 115.75 | $1,563 | $2,910 |
| Terrebonne | 126.40 | $1,390 | $2,798 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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