Webster Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes

Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in Webster Parish, Louisiana

Webster Parish has a total default millage rate of 104.00 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $115,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like Bossier, Claiborne, Bienville. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareWebster Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.

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Millage Rates

104.00mills (default total)

Webster Parish has 12 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.

City of Minden

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Inside	2.13
School Dist #6	46.60
Fire Dist. #10 Minden	8.74
City of Minden	5.05
Total Millage	115.54

Properties within City of Minden limits. Additional districts (Road Dist A, Consol. Dist #1, NW Industrial) may apply. Downtown Development District adds 1.89 mills for downtown properties.

City of Springhill

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Inside	2.13
School Dist #35	57.25
Fire Dist. #11 Springhill	10.00
City of Springhill	7.70
Total Millage	130.10

Properties within City of Springhill limits. Additional districts (Road Dist B, NW Industrial) may apply.

Town of Doyline

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #8	48.56
Fire Dist. #3 Doyline	15.59
Town of Doyline	5.31
Total Millage	126.75

Properties within Town of Doyline limits. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Town of Sibley

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #7	50.19
Fire Dist. #2 Sibley	6.00
Town of Sibley	8.97
Total Millage	122.45

Properties within Town of Sibley limits. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Town of Cotton Valley

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #35	57.25
Fire Dist. #8 Cotton Valley	12.66
Town of Cotton Valley	6.84
Total Millage	134.04

Properties within Town of Cotton Valley limits. Additional districts (Road Dist B, NW Industrial) may apply.

Town of Cullen

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #35	57.25
Fire Dist. #6 Cullen	22.84
Town of Cullen	8.51
Total Millage	145.89

Properties within Town of Cullen limits. Additional districts (Road Dist B, NW Industrial) may apply.

Town of Sarepta

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #35	57.25
Fire Dist. #5 Sarepta	12.04
Town of Sarepta	20.61
Total Millage	147.19

Properties within Town of Sarepta limits. Additional districts (Road Dist B, NW Industrial) may apply. Sarepta has the highest combined municipal + fire millage in the parish.

Dixie Inn area

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #6	46.60
Fire Dist. #7 Dixie Inn	14.62
Total Millage	118.51

Unincorporated area served by Dixie Inn fire district. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Dubberly area

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #6	46.60
Fire Dist. #4 Dubberly	10.66
Total Millage	114.55

Unincorporated area served by Dubberly fire district. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Evergreen area

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #6	46.60
Fire Dist. #1 Evergreen	9.51
Total Millage	113.40

Unincorporated area served by Evergreen fire district. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Heflin area

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #6	46.60
Fire Dist. #12 Heflin	15.87
Total Millage	119.76

Unincorporated area served by Heflin fire district. Additional districts (Road Dist A, NW Industrial) may apply.

Shongaloo area

Taxing Body	Mills
Parish-Wide Consolidated	53.02
Parish Tax Out	4.27
School Dist #35	57.25
Fire Dist. #9 Shongaloo	22.36
Total Millage	136.90

Unincorporated area served by Shongaloo fire district. Additional districts (Road Dist B, NW Industrial) may apply.

Source: Webster-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-20

Example Closing Costs

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $115,000 home in Webster Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.

Buyer Closing Costs

$2,483

2.2% of purchase price

Seller Closing Costs

$800

0.7% 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$613

Lender's Title Insurance (simultaneous issue)$100

Simultaneous Issue Credit$0

Other Fees

Overnight / Courier$55

Notary / Attorney Fee$150

Termite Certificate$75

Flood Certification$20

Certified Mortgage Certificate$50

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 $115,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.

Annual Property Tax

$416

$35/month

Effective Tax Rate

0.36%

104.00 mills on $4,000 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

View property records online

Assessor Phone

318-377-9311

How Webster Parish Compares

Parish	Millage	Annual Tax*	Buyer Closing*
Claiborne	84.10	$84	$2,343
Webster	104.00	$416	$2,483
Bossier	113.28	$1,643	$2,955
Bienville	138.40	$277	$2,391

* 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 Webster Parish?

The default total millage rate in Webster Parish is 104.00 mills. For a $115,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption, the estimated annual property tax is $416. Actual rates may vary by ward or tax district.

How much are closing costs in Webster Parish?

Estimated buyer closing costs for a $115,000 home in Webster Parish are approximately $2,483 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 Webster Parish have special assessments?

Webster 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 Webster Parish Assessor's office for details specific to your property.

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