Homestead Exemption
HOW TO FILE FOR A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
To claim a Homestead Exemption, all owners who occupy the property must appear in person at the Assessor’s Office or apply virtually and present the following:
1. Proof of ownership (Act of Sale or Warranty Deed);
2. A valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Louisiana State I.D. (address must correspond to property’s address on application);
3. A current unpaid Entergy bill for the property, with service location and mailing address being the same, showing standard residential usage; OR
4. A landline telephone bill or cable bill (Direct, Dish or Cox).
The office does not accept Sewerage & Water Board bills as proof of residency.
1. Proof of ownership (Act of Sale or Warranty Deed);
2. A valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Louisiana State I.D. (address must correspond to property’s address on application);
3. A current unpaid Entergy bill for the property, with service location and mailing address being the same, showing standard residential usage; OR
4. A landline telephone bill or cable bill (Direct, Dish or Cox).
The office does not accept Sewerage & Water Board bills as proof of residency.
ONE HOME, ONE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
A person can have only one domicile; as of August, 2016, it is now a punishable crime according to state law to claim more than one homestead exemption. Every homeowner in Orleans Parish is able to claim an exemption from property taxes for the first $75,000 of value of their “domicile” or the home they occupy as their primary residence, guaranteed by the State Constitution. As of 2017, the Homestead Exemption is increased to the first $150,000 of a home’s value for those declared 100 percent disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the surviving spouse of a veteran, policeman, fireman, or state trooper killed in the line of duty.
ONCE GAINED, PERMANENTLY APPLIED
As of January 1, 2012, the Homestead Exemption you receive on the property where you reside in Orleans Parish is permanent, as long as you continue to own the property and declare it as your domicile. Once you successfully apply for the Homestead Exemption, you no longer need to reapply on an annual basis.
Virtual Appointments:
To schedule a virtual appointment (via Zoom), please visit www.nolaassessor.com and click the ONLINE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Tab on the far left or go directly to: Orleans Parish Assessors Office Please note that the requirements outlined above apply to in-person and virtual appointments. The only difference is you will submit the required documentation electronically to a customer service representative during your scheduled virtual appointment.
For in-person appointments:
New Orleans City Hall, Room 4E01
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 754-8811
Fax: 504.658.1353