Pay Property Taxes

All property taxes are due in full on December 31, 2024.

   Pay Property Taxes Online
You can also use that link to VIEW your property taxes owed and/or what you paid.

In addition to online payments, here are other methods of payment:

PHONE:
Call (985) 449-4430 and select option #1 for the payment center.

MAIL:

  • If BEFORE the due date, use the envelope provided. (Except for partial payments.)
  • If AFTER the due date, send check/money order to Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

*NOTE: Please include the payment stub with your payment or you risk payment being delayed. Also, ensure you have the correct address on your check along with telephone number and Tax Notice Number in the memo line.

IN-PERSON:
Pay with cash, check, money order, credit card*, or debit card* at these LPSO offices:

  • Administrative Office – 200 Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux
  • Criminal Operations Center – 805 Crescent Avenue, Lockport
  • South Lafourche Substation – 102 West 91st Street, Galliano

*NOTE: A surcharge will apply for all card payments.

PARTIAL PAYMENTS:
If paying in person or by mail, you can make partial payments. Each partial payment must be at least 25% of the total amount due (up to 4 payments). The first partial payment must be made by December 31, and the balance must be paid in full by March 15 or tax sale fees will be added to the unpaid amount and sent to tax sale. Pursuant to LA R.S. 47:2127, 1% interest per month must be added to the balance due on each payment made after the December payment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I OWN PROPERTY. WHY DIDN’T I RECEIVE A NOTICE?
If you own property, there could be several reasons why you didn’t receive a notice. If your property is homestead-exempt and falls within the $75,000 exemption, you owe no taxes and will not receive a tax notice. If you purchased property this year, the property may remain on the prior owner’s name on the current year’s tax roll. As the owner, YOU are responsible for all taxes owed even if you did not receive a bill.

CAN I WRITE ONE CHECK FOR MULTIPLE PROPERTIES?
Yes. Include all tax notice payment stubs and write the notice numbers on the check. If the check is NSF or is returned for any reason, all properties are unpaid and could be delinquent and sent to tax sale.  A fee is charged for any returned checks or online e-check rejects. Only the person issuing the check will be notified of the issue.

WHAT IF I HAVE A MORTGAGE?
Homeowners should always first check with their mortgage company before paying a bill to avoid double payments. Anyone who purchased property within the year will more than likely have their tax bill mailed to the previous property owner, but the current owner is responsible for all taxes due.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T PAY MY TAXES?
Taxes become delinquent after December 31, with interest accruing at a rate of 1% per month until paid. Taxes that remain unpaid after December 31 will accrue an additional cost for delinquent collections, abstracting, certified noticing, advertising, and other costs of Tax Sale.  Any property with a homestead exemption that is sold at tax sale will lose their homestead exemption and have to reapply for it once the property is redeemed. This means that your taxes will go up because you don’t have the  $75,000 exemption.

DOES PAYING PROPERTY TAX GIVE OWNERSHIP?
No. The owner of the property is the person who is listed on the deed. The deed is the legal document that shows who owns the property.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

  • For assessed value, amount due, ownership/address changes, business closures, homestead exemption or special assessment freeze: LAFOURCHE PARISH ASSESSOR’S OFFICE at (985) 447-7242. 
    • NOTE: The homestead exemption is a tax exemption on the first $75,000 of the value of a person’s home and must be applied at the Assessor’s Office. Visit www.lpao.net for more information.
  • For Abatement Liens on your tax bill, call the respective lienholder: LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT at (985) 532-6229 or TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW at (985) 475-5212. 
  • For payment of taxes, interest and penalties: LAFOURCHE PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE at (985) 449-4430 (option #1) or taxinfo@lpso.net.  
  • For a redemption quote of properties sold at tax sale: LAFOURCHE PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE at (985) 449-4430 (option #2)

Mortgage companies, banks, and title companies: CLICK HERE.

If you are looking for information on the tax sale, CLICK HERE.