71266 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 71266 (Pioneer, Louisiana) pay a median of $306/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.26%, which is 42% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71266 is approximately $26, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within West Carroll Parish. This is $562 less than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 71266 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 70633 (0.26%) and 71247 (0.26%).

In Pioneer, property taxes represent approximately 0.5% of the median household income of $59,536, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Louisiana assesses property at fair market value upon sale without a state reassessment limitation — the West Carroll Parish Assessor will value your property based on the purchase price. West Carroll Parish offers a $75,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residence owners — file your claim with the West Carroll Parish Assessor within 30 days of closing to secure this annual reduction. Submit your homestead exemption application to the West Carroll Parish Assessor immediately after purchase to reduce your assessed value by $75,000 on your property taxes.