71422 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 71422 (Dodson, Louisiana) pay a median of $330/year in property taxes on homes valued at $111,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.30%, which is 34% below the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71422 is approximately $28, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Winn Parish. This is $538 less than the Louisiana average of $868/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 71422 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71275 (0.30%) and 70711 (0.30%).

In Dodson, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $41,827, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Louisiana assesses property at fair market value when purchased, with no state cap on reassessment — your property will be taxed based on the assessor's valuation of your purchase price. Winn Parish offers a $75,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your claim with the Winn Parish Assessor within 30 days of purchase to reduce your assessed value. File your homestead exemption application with the Winn Parish Assessor before your first tax bill is issued to reduce your taxable assessed value by $75,000.