Homestead Exemption
BGR Examines Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
Overview On September 30, Louisiana voters were asked to approve 13 constitutional amendments. This report focuses on those that are amendments relevant to Greater New Orleans in four arenas: coastal restoration and flood protection, expropriation, the homestead exemption, and...
Unfair Assessments, Excessive Exemptions in New Orleans
Overview In New Orleans, too many property owners pay little or no taxes on their properties; exemptions are granted regardless of need; and, as a result of inconsistent assessments, properties of similar value bear widely different tax burdens. In...
BGR Examines State and Local Ballot Items
Overview BGR analyzes two of four state constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 2, 2004, ballot. The two amendments would modify the homestead exemption and the veterans’ preference to apply for civil service positions. In addition, BGR...
Property Tax Exemptions and Assessment Administration
Overview This report examines property tax exemptions and assessment administration in Orleans Parish. It provides a breakdown of government, nonprofit, homestead and other exemptions. It further reviews the administration of property tax assessments by New Orleans’ seven assessors. To...
Property Taxes in New Orleans: Who Pays? Who Doesn’t? And Why?
Overview Property Taxes in New Orleans: Who Pays? Who Doesn’t? And Why? (October 1996) was BGR’s first comprehensive look at real estate exempt from property taxes in New Orleans. It found that 65% of the assessed value of all...