71342 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 71342 (Jena, Louisiana) pay a median of $656/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 6% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71342 is approximately $55, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within LaSalle Parish. This is $212 less than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 71342 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71457 (0.42%) and 70058 (0.43%).

In Jena, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $80,556, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

LaSalle Parish applies no automatic reassessment at sale — your property tax basis will remain at the prior owner's level unless the assessor initiates a new valuation cycle. Primary homeowners qualify for Louisiana's $75,000 Homestead Exemption; file before December 31 with the LaSalle Parish Assessor to reduce your assessed value. Contact the LaSalle Parish Assessor at (318) 992-2101 immediately after purchase to apply for the Homestead Exemption and request a copy of your current assessment.