71269 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 71269 (Rayville, Louisiana) pay a median of $520/year in property taxes on homes valued at $136,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.38%, which is 16% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71269 is approximately $43, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland Parish. This is $348 less than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 71269 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 70663 (0.38%) and 70422 (0.38%).

In Rayville, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $51,334, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Louisiana does not have statutory reassessment at sale — your property assessment generally remains unchanged unless the assessor initiates a revaluation, making Richland Parish one of the most stable tax environments in the nation. The Homestead Exemption removes $75,000 of assessed value for primary residences; file with the Richland Parish Assessor's office by December 31 of the year you purchase. Contact the Richland Parish Assessor at (318) 728-5711 to confirm exemption filing deadlines and verify your assessment after closing.