Orleans Property Tax: Rates, Exemptions & Appeals (2026)

The 2026 Orleans Parish appeal deadline is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026 for the 2027 assessment roll. File online through the Orleans Parish Assessor’s e-file/Power Appeal system, or submit the proper Board of Review (BOR) paper form with four copies of the form and evidence by hand or mail to the Assessor’s Office.

How assessments work in Orleans

Orleans Parish uses the Louisiana assessment system: the Assessor estimates fair market value, then residential land and residential improvements are assessed at 10% of that value. In other words, a home the Assessor values at $400,000 normally has a $40,000 assessed value before exemptions. The Assessor says it uses Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), GIS, land sales, property data and “assessment neighborhoods” to value property across New Orleans rather than valuing each house by a full individual appraisal every year. (nolaassessor.com)

The current cycle matters. The 2024 roll was the quadrennial reassessment: the Assessor stated that 2024–2027 assessments reflect market values as of January 1, 2023, replacing the 2020–2023 cycle based on January 1, 2019 values. Louisiana requires parishwide revaluation at least every four years. (nolaassessor.com)

For the current 2026 appeal season, the Assessor opened the 2027 assessment rolls for public inspection from July 15 through August 17, 2026, weekdays 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Online appeals opened July 22 and close at 4 p.m. August 20, 2026. (nolaassessor.com)

Taxes are separate from assessments. The City Treasury explains that taxes are calculated by multiplying taxable assessment, after exemptions, by the millage rate. For 2026, the citywide millage total is 121.20 mills, with additional levee millage of 10.79 East Bank or 10.81 West Bank shown separately; the Assessor’s 2026 fact sheet shows total East Bank and West Bank rates of about 133.99 and 134.01 mills. (nola.gov)

Whether you should appeal

Appeal if the Assessor’s market value is too high, not simply because the tax bill is painful. Orleans’ own FAQ gives the most common reasons: wrong living area, wrong condition, or comparable nearby sales supporting a lower value. Good evidence includes a recent appraisal, closing documents, dated interior/exterior photos, insurance information, and contractor repair estimates. (nolaassessor.com)

A quick test: search your property record and compare your assessed market value with recent sales of similar homes in the same neighborhood, similar condition, size, age and location. A shotgun double, a raised basement home, a condo, and a renovated single-family in the same general area may not be good comparables unless the physical and market characteristics match.

Also check exemptions before you appeal. Orleans homeowners may claim the Homestead Exemption on an owner-occupied primary residence, exempting the first $75,000 of market value, or $7,500 of assessed value, from most property taxes. The Assessor also lists additional benefits for disabled veterans, age 65+ Special Assessment Level freezes, disability freezes, and the Orleans first responder exemption. For 2026, the Assessor lists the age-freeze income limit as $102,700 or less and the first responder benefit as an extra $25,000 market value / $2,500 assessed value exemption on a homestead property. (nolaassessor.com)

No official Orleans source I found publishes a clean current “success rate” or median reduction for homeowners. The City Council has posted BOR results spreadsheets in past years, but I would not treat that as a published countywide reduction statistic without doing a separate parcel-level analysis.

Step-by-step how to file

1. Review the roll and talk to the Assessor first. During open rolls, schedule an online or in-person meeting or call 504-754-8811. Scheduled appointments get priority, and appointments must be made at least 24 hours ahead. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served. (nolaassessor.com)

2. Use the right form. Most homeowners use BOR 1 – LAT 1 Residential Property Appeal Form for single-family homes, townhomes and condos. Vacant lots use BOR 2 – LAT 2 Vacant Land Appeal Form. If someone else files for you, the BOR form notes that an authorization form must be filed with the appeal. The residential BOR 1 form requires your requested land, building and total value; appeals without a requested value may not be accepted. (nolaassessor.com)

3. Choose a filing method. The official 2026 online method is the Assessor’s Online Appeal of Assessed Value portal, available until 4 p.m. August 20, 2026. Online filing lets you upload support, check status and communicate through the Resolution Center. (nolaassessor.com)

For paper filing, download the BOR form from the Assessor’s forms page. The Assessor’s 2026 notice says paper BOR submissions by hand or mail must include four copies of the BOR appeal form and all supporting materials. (nolaassessor.com)

4. Where to submit paper materials. The Assessor lists these offices: East Bank, New Orleans City Hall Room 4E01, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112; and West Bank, Algiers Courthouse Room 104, 225 Morgan Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. During 2026 open rolls, the Assessor also lists open-roll locations at City Hall, Algiers Courthouse, and Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur De Lis Drive, 2nd Floor. (nolaassessor.com)

Email: I did not find email listed as an official 2026 appeal filing method. Use the portal, hand delivery, or mail unless the Assessor gives you written instructions otherwise.

Fee: I found no official posted filing fee for a standard Orleans residential Board of Review assessment appeal.

What happens after

The appeal authority is the New Orleans City Council sitting as the Orleans Parish Board of Review. Council materials state the Board is independent from the Assessor and may increase or decrease assessments. In practice, the Board hires real estate professionals/hearing officers to conduct appeal hearings and make recommendations; the City Council/Board takes the final action. (council.nola.gov)

Louisiana Tax Commission rules give Orleans special timing: written complaints must be received by the Assessor no later than three business days after the last date the lists are exposed; the Board of Review convenes hearings on or before September 15; and the Board certifies the assessment list to the Louisiana Tax Commission by October 20. The City’s meeting calendar currently lists an Orleans Parish Board of Review meeting for October 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (stax.latax.la.gov)

Your hearing notice should explain whether your hearing is by phone, video conference, or in person. Recent official hearing advisories say Orleans hearings have been held primarily by phone, online video conference, or in person, with recommendations then going to the Board of Review. (council.nola.gov)

The hearing officer will not necessarily tell you the result at the hearing. The Board must send written notice of its determination. If you disagree, the current Louisiana Tax Commission rule says appeal using Form 3103.A within 30 calendar days of the earlier of delivery or written transmission of the BOR decision. Evidence you want the Tax Commission to consider generally must have been submitted before the Board/Assessor deadline, so do not hold back documents for later. (stax.latax.la.gov)

Local tips

Use the right tax math. Suppose an East Bank homeowner has homestead exemption and the Assessor values the home at $450,000, but comparable sales and repair photos support $390,000. Assessed value drops from $45,000 to $39,000. After the $7,500 homestead exemption, taxable assessment drops from $37,500 to $31,500 — a $6,000 taxable-assessment reduction. At the Assessor’s 2026 East Bank rate of about 133.99 mills, the estimated annual savings is $6,000 × 0.13399 = $803.94. West Bank math at 134.01 mills is almost the same.

Do not miss exemptions while arguing value. Homestead, age freeze, disability freeze, disabled veteran exemption and first responder exemption are handled by the Assessor, not by the Board of Review. The Board’s job is the correctness of the assessment, not homestead denials or freeze eligibility.

File early enough to fix problems. BOR 1 says incomplete appeals or lack of copies can result in denial. Online filing is safer for timestamping, but if you file paper, keep a stamped copy or use tracked mail. Put your strongest evidence in the initial filing, not in a last-minute email.

Orleans Property Tax Rate

2026 Levy: 121.20 mills total citywide ($121.20 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value), plus applicable special millages/fees; the City lists 10.79 mills for the Orleans Levee District (East Bank) and 10.81 mills for the Algiers Levee District (West Bank), along with neighborhood special millages/flat fees where applicable.

Source: https://nola.gov/next/treasury/topics/how-taxes-are-calculated/

When Are Property Taxes Due in Orleans?

2026 Orleans Parish property tax payments are due by February 28, 2026; interest accrues after that date at 1% per month. The City states taxpayers may pay all years due or make a partial payment; partial payments are applied pro-rata to tax and interest, unpaid balances remain subject to interest, and partial payments are not allowed when paying online.

This is not the same as the assessment appeal deadline above. The appeal deadline is your window to contest your assessed value; the payment due date is when the resulting tax bill must be paid. Missing one does not affect the other, but missing either has real consequences — one forfeits your right to appeal for the year, the other can trigger penalties and interest.

Source: https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/news/articles/january-2026/2026-01-25-city-of-new-orleans-2026-property-tax/

Property Tax Exemptions in Orleans

• Homestead Exemption — Orleans Parish homeowners on their primary, owner-occupied residence; all owners who reside in the property must be present for the appointment.. Exempts the first $75,000 of the home’s market value, equal to $7,500 of assessed value, from most property taxes. Yes, application/appointment with supporting documents; once obtained, the Assessor describes the homestead exemption as permanent so long as eligibility continues. (Source: https://www.nolaassessor.com/homestead-sal/)
• Disabled Veteran Exemption — Homestead-exempt property owned and occupied as a primary domicile by a veteran with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs service-connected disability rating of 50% or more.. 50%–70% disabled: total exemption of $10,000 assessed value including homestead; 70%–99% disabled: total exemption of $12,000 assessed value including homestead; 100% disabled: total exemption excluding non-homestead-exempt millages. Yes, application with VA certification/benefit summary and other required documents. (Source: https://www.nolaassessor.com/homestead-sal/)
• Special Assessment Level Age Freeze — Homestead-exempt property owner age 65 or older with annual household income of $102,700 or less.. Freezes the assessed value/special assessment level; it is not a millage-rate exemption. Yes, application with proof of age/residency and income; once obtained, the Age Freeze is permanent according to the Assessor FAQ. Apply by Completed application and supporting documentation must be received no later than three business days after the close of assessment rolls; Orleans Parish rolls close annually on August 15, or the following Monday if August 15 falls on a weekend.. (Source: https://www.nolaassessor.com/faq/)
• Special Assessment Level Disability Freeze — Homestead-exempt property owner with verification from a federal or state agency of 50%–100% disability and annual household income of $102,700 or less.. Freezes the assessed value/special assessment level; it is not a millage-rate exemption. Yes, annual application with disability verification and income documentation. Apply by Must be submitted yearly no later than three business days after the close of assessment rolls; Orleans Parish rolls close annually on August 15, or the following Monday if August 15 falls on a weekend.. (Source: https://www.nolaassessor.com/faq/)
• First Responder Exemption — Homestead-exempt Orleans Parish property of a qualifying first responder, including specified peace officers, fire protection personnel, certified EMS personnel, emergency response operators/dispatchers, and other listed roles; the Assessor page also states the employer must be located in Orleans Parish.. Additional $25,000 off market value, equal to $2,500 off assessed value; combined with homestead, qualified first responders may receive $10,000 off taxable assessed value. Yes, reapply annually with employment verification and other required documents. Apply by 2026-08-17. (Source: https://www.nolaassessor.com/2026/06/18/reminder-first-responders-must-reapply-annually-to-maintain-property-tax-exemption-in-orleans-parish/)

How to Look Up Your Property Record in Orleans

You can look up your property's official record at https://www.nolaassessor.com/property-search/. The Orleans Parish Assessor Property Search provides quick access to real property tax assessment records and maps for properties in Orleans Parish, including property information/descriptions prepared for tax assessment purposes.