Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans in Louisiana
Louisiana Veteran Property Tax Exemptions: How Disability Ratings Impact What You Owe
Updated for 2025 • Example based on a $400,000 home in Baton Rouge city limits
Louisiana offers meaningful property tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Depending on your VA disability rating, you could qualify for partial—or even full—exemption from parish and state property taxes on your primary residence.
Disability Levels and Property Tax Benefits
Below is a summary of how your VA disability rating affects your property tax exemption in Louisiana. These examples are based on a $400,000 home within Baton Rouge city limits, where total property taxes typically average around 1.25% of market value.
| VA Disability Rating | Tax Benefit | Estimated Annual Taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 0% – 49% | No exemption | ≈ $5,000 per year |
| 50% – 69% | Additional $2,500 off assessed value | ≈ $4,720 per year |
| 70% – 99% | Additional $4,500 off assessed value | ≈ $4,480 per year |
| 100% or Individual Unemployability (IU) | Full exemption from parish and state ad valorem taxes | ≈ $800–$1,100 (city/service fees only) |
Ad valorem taxes are the value-based portion of property taxes. Even with a full exemption, small city or service assessments—such as fire, lighting, or drainage fees—may still apply depending on your municipality.
Example Breakdown: $400,000 Home in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge, property is assessed at 10% of market value. A $400,000 home has an assessed value of $40,000. The average combined millage rate in the city is roughly 12.5%, leading to an estimated $5,000 annual tax bill for a non-exempt homeowner.
- 60% disability rating: Taxable value $37,500 → ≈ $4,700 annual tax
- 80% disability rating: Taxable value $35,500 → ≈ $4,400 annual tax
- 100% disability rating: Exempt from parish and school taxes → ≈ $900 annual fees only
Louisiana Veteran Property Tax Estimator
Use the calculator below to estimate your property taxes based on your home value and VA disability rating.
Estimate Your Annual Taxes
How to Apply for the Exemption
- Download the Form A25 (Veterans Property Tax Exemption) from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA).
- Submit it to your parish assessor’s office.
East Baton Rouge Assessor: 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 389-3920 | ebrpa.org - Include proof of your VA disability rating.
- Once approved, your exemption automatically renews each year unless your status changes.
The Bottom Line
Louisiana’s disabled veteran property tax exemption can reduce—or even eliminate—your annual property tax bill. For veterans purchasing a home in Baton Rouge, a 100% service-connected disability rating could mean paying less than $1,000 per year in local fees instead of thousands in parish and state property taxes.
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