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Local and State Taxes
The tax structure in Ouachita Parish and its cities make the area a
low-cost center for doing business. The parish tax is one of the lowest
in the state, as well as the cities.
| State |
4 % |
| Parish |
4 % |
| City of Monroe |
4.5 % |
| City of West Monroe |
4.5 % |
| Sterlington |
1.5 % |
| Richwood |
3 % |
Millage Rates
Rates vary depending on the city and special districts. OEDC can provide the specific data.
Property Taxes
Assessors are required by law to assess on improvements of
industrial property at 15 percent of fair market value (land at 10
percent.)
Private residences are assessed at 10 percent of fair market value with exemption on the first $75,000.
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