Washington Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish has a total default millage rate of 111.70 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $135,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Helena. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareWashington Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Breakdown by taxing body for every parish
Millage Rates
Washington Parish has 3 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
Town of Franklinton
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Levies | 100.00 |
| Town of Franklinton (estimated) | 11.70 |
| Total Millage | 111.70 |
Estimated breakdown based on average parish rate of 100 mills. Fire Protection District #1 or #8 may apply.
City of Bogalusa
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Levies | 100.00 |
| City of Bogalusa (estimated) | 11.70 |
| Total Millage | 111.70 |
Estimated breakdown. Fire Protection District #7 serves Bogalusa area.
Unincorporated Washington Parish
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Parish-wide Levies (estimated) | 100.00 |
| Total Millage | 100.00 |
Average parish rate. Actual rate varies by fire protection district: FPD #4 (15 mills, renewed 2024), #5 (Angie), #6 (Angie), #8 (Franklinton area), #9 (Mt. Hermon).
Source: Washington-LTC-2024 · Last updated: 2026-03-19
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $135,000 home in Washington Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,573
1.9% of purchase price
Seller Closing Costs
$800
0.6% of purchase price
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Example Property Tax
Estimated annual property tax for a $135,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$670
$56/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
111.70 mills on $6,000 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 Washington Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa | 100.00 | $1,250 | $2,865 |
| St. Tammany | 101.00 | $2,374 | $3,360 |
| St. Helena | 102.50 | $564 | $2,550 |
| Washington | 111.70 | $670 | $2,573 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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