Vernon Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Vernon Parish has a total default millage rate of 118.49 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $155,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Sabine, Natchitoches, Rapides. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareVernon Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
Vernon Parish has 15 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
City of Leesville (Ward 1)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 99.90 |
| City of Leesville | 17.85 |
| Total Millage | 117.75 |
City of Leesville (Ward 4)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 104.46 |
| City of Leesville | 17.85 |
| Total Millage | 122.31 |
City of New Llano (Ward 1)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 114.71 |
| City of New Llano | 8.09 |
| Total Millage | 122.80 |
City of New Llano (Ward 4)
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 119.96 |
| City of New Llano | 8.09 |
| Total Millage | 128.05 |
City of Rosepine
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 118.49 |
| City of Rosepine | 3.94 |
| Total Millage | 122.43 |
City of DeRidder
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish | 118.49 |
| City of DeRidder | 10.90 |
| Total Millage | 129.39 |
Ward 1 (outside city limits)
Total millage: 114.71 mills
Ward 2 (Anacoco school district)
Total millage: 111.48 mills
Ward 2 (Hornbeck school district)
Total millage: 110.98 mills
Ward 3
Total millage: 120.67 mills
Ward 4 (outside city limits)
Total millage: 119.96 mills
Ward 5
Total millage: 103.82 mills
Ward 6
Total millage: 114.48 mills
Ward 7 (outside city limits)
Total millage: 118.49 mills
Ward 8
Total millage: 138.07 mills
Source: Vernon-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-20
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $155,000 home in Vernon Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,663
1.7% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.5% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $155,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$948
$79/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
118.49 mills on $8,000 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 Vernon Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine | 86.40 | $389 | $2,505 |
| Natchitoches | 89.80 | $718 | $2,663 |
| Rapides | 90.63 | $861 | $2,730 |
| Vernon | 118.49 | $948 | $2,663 |
| Beauregard | 128.25 | $1,154 | $2,708 |
| Allen | 145.70 | $947 | $2,595 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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