71371 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 71371 (Trout, Louisiana) pay a median of $1,218/year in property taxes on homes valued at $171,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 57% above the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71371 is approximately $102, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within LaSalle Parish. This is $350 more than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 71371 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71071 (0.71%) and 71418 (0.72%).

In Trout, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $66,800, 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.