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What are my rights and responsibilities? When should I file a homestead exemption application? What are the qualifications to apply for the special assessment level for 65 and older? For example, if you live within the city limits of Baton Rouge, your real property is subject to taxes levied by the parish, the school board, and the city. A state-wide reassessment is required at least every four 4 years, but a property may be reassessed at any time.
The most recent reassessment in Louisiana was in The tax roll is open to public inspection every year between August 15 and September 15 except Orleans Parish, which is July 15 — August A good mailing address is absolutely essential in the ad valorem taxation process. The address is also necessary for the sheriff to send your tax notices or other pertinent notices to you.
In addition, if you change addresses and do not sell your property, notify us of your new mailing address. Louisiana law states that the owner of the property as of January 1 st of that year shall receive the tax bill in that name. On the advertised date, the property will be subjected to a tax sale. If no one buys the property at the tax sale , the property will then be adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge in compliance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.
It is important to remember that any property that has been sold for non-payment of taxes or adjudicated to the parish can be redeemed within a limited period of time.
It is equally important to be advised that after a certain period of time, a property owner can actually lose his property and thus his entire investment for failure to redeem his property from a tax sale or adjudication to the Parish. As a property owner, please be aware that there are large in and out-of-state companies that capitalize on the Louisiana tax sale process. This has become big business for many corporations. One of the goals of this website is to educate the public on the pitfalls that they may encounter in the ad valorem tax process.
Be aware that adjudicated property purchased from the parish may not have a clear title. The books are open for 15 calendar days as distinguished from 15 business days for inspection by the public to review current assessments.
It is at that time that you may discuss any discrepancies in the assessed value of your property. After public inspection, the Metro Council sits as a board of review to hear any complaints. If the Metro Council agrees with either the Assessor or complainant, either of the parties can appeal their decision to the Louisiana Tax Commission. General Information. Before the Sale It is always a good idea to have an abstract of title run on the property that you intend to purchase.
At The Time of the Sale It is extremely important to remember that during the closing of the sale that the taxes are settled, not paid. Homestead Exemption In order to qualify for homestead exemption , Louisiana State Law requires that the homeowner must own and occupy the residence by December 31st of the applicable tax year.
Building Something New? Special Assessment Level The Special Assessment Level allows someone who meets certain requirements to have the assessed value of the property frozen.
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