West Baton Rouge Parish Closing Costs & Property Taxes
Real rates and fees for real estate transactions in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish has a total default millage rate of 98.84 mills, which determines annual property taxes for homeowners and investors. For a home at the local median price of $195,000, this means significant cost differences compared to neighboring parishes like East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee. Below you'll find a complete millage breakdown by taxing body, example closing cost and property tax calculations, and tools to compareWest Baton Rouge Parish against any other parish in Louisiana.
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Millage Rates
West Baton Rouge Parish has 2 tax districts with different millage rates. Select the appropriate area for the most accurate estimate.
Unincorporated West Baton Rouge
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Central Communications | 2.00 |
| Community Center | 2.00 |
| Council on Aging | 1.50 |
| Drainage District | 6.20 |
| General District | 3.52 |
| Health Unit | 1.00 |
| Library | 4.10 |
| Museum | 2.00 |
| Recreation | 4.00 |
| School Board - Constitutional | 4.39 |
| School Board - Salary Fund I | 10.87 |
| School Board - Salary Fund II | 10.87 |
| School Board - General Fund | 15.00 |
| School Board - Bonds & Interest | 9.90 |
| Atchafalaya Levee District | 3.89 |
| Assessment District | 1.50 |
| Law Enforcement District | 16.10 |
| Total Millage | 98.84 |
Parishwide total: Combined Parish 26.32 + School Board 51.03 + Levee 3.89 + Assessment 1.50 + Law Enforcement 16.10 = 98.84 mills
City of Port Allen
| Taxing Body | Mills |
|---|---|
| Central Communications | 2.00 |
| Community Center | 2.00 |
| Council on Aging | 1.50 |
| Drainage District | 6.20 |
| General District | 3.52 |
| Health Unit | 1.00 |
| Library | 4.10 |
| Museum | 2.00 |
| Recreation | 4.00 |
| School Board - Constitutional | 4.39 |
| School Board - Salary Fund I | 10.87 |
| School Board - Salary Fund II | 10.87 |
| School Board - General Fund | 15.00 |
| School Board - Bonds & Interest | 9.90 |
| Atchafalaya Levee District | 3.89 |
| Assessment District | 1.50 |
| Law Enforcement District | 16.10 |
| City of Port Allen - Maintenance | 7.18 |
| City of Port Allen - Police Department | 5.02 |
| Total Millage | 111.04 |
Parishwide 98.84 + City of Port Allen 12.20 = 111.04 mills
Source: WBR-Assessor-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-20
Example Closing Costs
Estimated buyer closing costs for a $195,000 home in West Baton Rouge Parish with 20% down payment and conventional financing.
Buyer Closing Costs
$2,843
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 $195,000 home with the $75,000 homestead exemption applied.
Annual Property Tax
$1,186
$99/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
98.84 mills on $12,000 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Compares
| Parish | Millage | Annual Tax* | Buyer Closing* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Coupee | 69.80 | $489 | $2,618 |
| West Baton Rouge | 98.84 | $1,186 | $2,843 |
| Iberville | 103.50 | $828 | $2,663 |
| East Baton Rouge | 108.80 | $1,741 | $3,023 |
* Based on each parish's approximate median sale price with homestead exemption and 20% down payment. Actual costs vary.
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