70342 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 70342 (Berwick, Louisiana) pay a median of $593/year in property taxes on homes valued at $190,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 31% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 70342 is approximately $49, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Mary Parish. This is $275 less than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 70342 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 70510 (0.31%) and 70092 (0.31%).

In Berwick, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $56,146, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Louisiana offers a $75,000 homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences, which applies to the first $75,000 of assessed value and reduces property taxes owed — file this exemption application with the St. Mary Parish Assessor's office within 30 days of purchase. The exemption is your primary tax relief and can reduce your annual property tax bill by hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on assessed value and millage rate. If you are age 65+, disabled, or a surviving spouse, contact the St. Mary Parish Assessor to ask about additional exemptions that may apply on top of the homestead exemption.