New Orleans property tax exemptions worth $300 million, BGR says. See the numbers.

By Ben Myers

Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com

November 7, 2026

The Story

New Orleans gives up $316 million annually due to tax breaks for select groups, one public policy watchdog said in a report that comes as City Hall is moving forward with tax increases to shore up its budget.

BGR’s Role

The group’s report, issued this week, calls for a tighter focus on what the city is getting in return. It also wants a “fair, transparent and accountable” fee on tax-exempt property to broaden the cost burden for the city’s drainage system, which is funded solely through three property millages.

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