70782 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 70782 (Tunica, Louisiana) pay a median of $922/year in property taxes on homes valued at $286,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.32%, which is 29% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 70782 is approximately $77, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within West Feliciana Parish.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 70782 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71223 (0.32%) and 71429 (0.32%).

In Tunica, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $40,096, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Louisiana assesses property at fair market value upon sale, with no state-level cap on reassessment — your tax obligation may increase significantly after closing based on the parish assessor's valuation. West Feliciana Parish offers a Homestead Exemption of $75,000 off assessed value for primary residences — file with the West Feliciana Parish Assessor's office within 30 days of purchase to claim it. Contact the West Feliciana Parish Assessor immediately after closing to register your homestead status and receive the exemption before the next tax bill is issued.