East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Property Guide
Search East Baton Rouge Assessments, Tax Parcels, GIS and Property Tax Records
If you are searching for an “East Baton County property assessor,” the correct Louisiana office is the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor. Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. Assessor Brian Wilson’s office determines taxable property values and exemptions, while Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux III serves as Sheriff and Tax Collector and collects the resulting property taxes.
This 2026 guide shows how to use SmartCAMA, the Assessor GeoPortal and EBRGIS; how residential and commercial assessments are calculated; when the 2026 roll can be reviewed; how Homestead and Special Assessment Level benefits work; where to find deeds and mortgages; and what happens when taxes become delinquent or reach the tax-sale process.
Search SmartCAMA assessment records
Find GIS lot and jurisdiction details
Check Sheriff tax bills and payments
Prepare for 2026 open-book review
Parish Assessor
Brian Wilson
Assessor phone
225-389-3920
Tax Collector
EBR Sheriff
2026 tax due date
December 31
Last reviewed
August 7, 2026
2026 East Baton Rouge Tax Bills Are Not Yet at the Annual Billing Stage
The important 2026 task right now is assessment review, not December tax payment.
East Baton Rouge Parish assesses property as of January 1. The Assessor’s official calendar says the tax roll will be available for a 15-calendar-day public-inspection period sometime between August 15 and September 15, 2026. The exact dates are set annually and published locally.
August–September
A 15-calendar-day open-book period gives taxpayers a chance to inspect and discuss the 2026 assessment before final certification.
By November 15
The Louisiana Tax Commission certifies the roll and the Sheriff receives the information needed for tax notices.
December 31
2026 property taxes must be paid by this date to avoid delinquency, interest and collection costs.
Exact 2026 open-book dates: As of August 7, the Assessor’s website still gives the statutory August 15–September 15 window rather than a specific 2026 start and end date. The Assessor specifically advises taxpayers to call after August 1 for that year’s exact dates. Call 225-389-3920 before making a special trip.
Do not estimate the final 2026 bill from an old millage table. The Assessor held a July 13, 2026 public meeting to adopt 2026 millage rates, but its online full parish millage table currently lists 2025 as the latest complete schedule. Use the eventual 2026 parcel tax notice for the exact millages and fees attached to your property.
Who Handles East Baton Rouge Assessment, Taxes, GIS and Deeds?
Parish Assessor
- Fair market value
- Assessed value
- Homestead Exemption
- Special Assessment Level
- Property classification
- Mailing-address changes
Sheriff Tax Collector
- Property tax notices
- Online payment
- Duplicate tax bills
- Outstanding balances
- Tax certificates
- Tax sales and redemption
EBRGIS
- Street-address lookup
- Subdivision search
- Lot identification
- Zoning context
- Jurisdiction lookup
- Planning and district data
Clerk of Court
- Deeds and conveyances
- Mortgages
- Notarial acts
- Recorded maps
- Public record copies
- Chain-of-title research
Office rule: The Sheriff cannot lower an assessed value, and the Assessor does not accept property-tax payments. Deed ownership questions belong with the Clerk of Court, while zoning and jurisdiction questions belong with City-Parish GIS or Planning.
Choose the East Baton Rouge Property Task You Need
Search assessed value
Use SmartCAMA for assessment number, taxpayer, physical address, market value, assessed value and related property information.
Locate the property on a map
Use the Assessor GeoPortal or EBRGIS when address search is difficult or you need lot, jurisdiction and zoning context.
Check or pay taxes
Use the Sheriff’s Tax Office after the annual tax roll is delivered and the tax notice becomes available.
Review the 2026 assessment
Inspect the tax roll during the upcoming 15-day open-book period and discuss errors before formal Board of Review proceedings.
Claim tax relief
Review Homestead, Special Assessment Level, disabled-veteran and first-responder benefits with the Assessor.
Find deed or mortgage records
Use the Clerk of Court rather than treating the Assessor owner field as complete legal-title research.
Jump to Your Property Task
How to Search East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor Records
Open SmartCAMA from the Assessor.
Use East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA Assessment Search.
Start with the cleanest identifier you have.
Assessment number is useful when already known. Otherwise try owner information or a simplified physical address.
Keep the street search simple.
If a full address produces no result, try the street number and primary street name without unnecessary direction or suffix wording.
Open the matching assessment.
Compare taxpayer name, physical address and assessment/property number before relying on the value.
Review market and assessed value.
Residential assessed value is generally 10% of the Assessor’s estimated property value.
Check land and improvements.
A value difference can come from land, a building, an addition, new construction or property classification.
Verify Homestead and special relief.
Missing exemption or freeze information can materially change taxable value.
Save the assessment number.
Use it when contacting the Assessor, requesting a mailing-address change or matching other public records.
Search problem shortcut: If SmartCAMA is difficult to use by address, switch to EBRGIS Property Lookup, find the location or Lot Identification Number, then return to the Assessor record.
How to Use EBRGIS for East Baton Rouge Property Lookup
The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge maintain a separate GIS Property Lookup tool that covers properties in Baton Rouge, Baker, Central, Zachary and unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish.
Street Address
Search by address number and street name. Prefixes and suffixes are not required.
Subdivision Name
Search developments such as Capital Heights when an exact street address is unknown.
Lot Identification Number
Use the EBRGIS Lot ID when researching cadastral or planning information.
Business Name
GIS can locate properties associated with a business name.
NAICS Code
Business-related searches can also use industry-classification information.
Property Detail Report
Results can include subdivision, lot/block, acreage, zoning, jurisdiction, council district, school district, fire district and related geographic data.
Open EBRGIS Property Lookup.
Go to City-Parish Property Lookup.
Search with one field group at a time.
Address is usually quickest; use subdivision or Lot ID when the property has an unusual or missing site address.
Click the matching result.
Open the Property Details Report to see land-use and governmental-boundary information.
Confirm jurisdiction.
The address may fall inside a municipality or an unincorporated area, which can change millages and fees.
Return to SmartCAMA for assessed value.
GIS is excellent for location and planning context; the Assessor remains the authoritative local source for assessment.
GIS is not a survey: City-Parish GIS states that the data is provided for reference and analysis and should not be relied upon as the sole source for legal boundaries or ownership.
Six Details to Verify Before Paying, Appealing or Buying
Assessment No.
Match account
Physical address
Correct parcel
Taxpayer
Current roll
Jurisdiction
City or parish
Homestead
Active or missing
Tax year
2025 vs 2026
January 1 ownership rule: Louisiana law uses ownership as of January 1 for the tax roll. If you buy later in the year, the notice may still be issued in the previous owner’s name even though the unpaid property tax remains important to the new owner.
East Baton Rouge Property Record Field Decoder
| Field | What it means | What to do with it |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Number | Primary Assessor account identifier. | Save it for Assessor correspondence and cross-checking. |
| Property Number | Unique property/tax-parcel identifier used within local datasets. | Use it to distinguish similar addresses. |
| Fair Market Value | Assessor estimate of property market value. | Compare with similar property sales before challenging value. |
| Assessed Value | Tax-assessment value after applying the statutory assessment ratio. | Use this—not raw market value—as the starting point for millage calculations. |
| Land Value | Value attributed to taxable land. | Check lot size, subdivision and location. |
| Improvement Value | Value attributed to taxable buildings and improvements. | Verify additions, demolition and property characteristics. |
| Homestead Exemption | Up to $7,500 of assessed value exempted from qualifying parish ad valorem taxes. | Confirm it is enrolled for the owner-occupied primary residence. |
| Ward / Section | Geographic/cadastral reference used within parish records. | Helpful when researching older descriptions or mapped property. |
| Subdivision / Lot | Recorded subdivision and lot reference. | Compare with Clerk of Court deed and map records. |
| Adjudication Status | Can indicate property affected by unpaid-tax/adjudication history. | Contact the Sheriff and City-Parish before purchase or redemption. |
How East Baton Rouge Market Value Becomes Assessed Value
Market Value
The Assessor analyzes sales of similar properties and property characteristics.
This is the estimated fair market value.
Assessment Ratio
Land and residential buildings are generally assessed at 10% of market value.
Commercial buildings generally use a 15% ratio.
Exemptions
Homestead and other qualifying exemptions reduce taxable assessed value.
Municipal taxes and certain fees can remain taxable.
Millage & Fees
Parcel-specific millages and applicable district fees create the final bill.
The Sheriff collects the amount.
Residential building
10% of market value.
Land
10% of market value whether residential or commercial.
Commercial building / movable property
Generally 15% of market value.
Example: A $300,000 owner-occupied residential property would generally begin with a $30,000 assessed value. A standard $7,500 Homestead Exemption could leave $22,500 subject to qualifying parish millages. Municipal taxes and certain fees can use a different taxable base.
How East Baton Rouge Millage Changes by Property Location
East Baton Rouge Parish does not have one universal property-tax rate. The Assessor explains that millage changes by location and taxing district.
Parishwide levies
The tax bill can include parish, emergency medical, library, BREC, law-enforcement, assessor and other parishwide millages.
School millage
School-district millages depend on the location. East Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary have different school-tax structures.
Municipal millage
Property inside applicable city limits can owe municipal taxes in addition to parish taxes.
Fire districts
Some locations outside municipal limits are subject to fire-protection district millages or fees.
Special districts
Downtown development, levee, road-lighting, transit and other districts can change the rate.
Non-millage charges
Fire fees, crime-district fees, weed liens and litter-court fines can also appear.
Taxable Assessment
Assessed value minus exemptions that apply
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Parcel Millage
Example: 100 mills = 0.100
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Ad Valorem Tax
Then add applicable non-millage fees
The 100-mill figure above is only an example. Do not present it as the 2026 East Baton Rouge rate. The exact millage must be matched to the property’s location and 2026 tax notice.
Open Assessor Assessment & Millage Guide
Review Louisiana assessment ratios, tax examples and the full millage tables that the Assessor publishes as they become available.
How to Search East Baton Rouge Property Taxes
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff is responsible for collecting parish property taxes. The Sheriff does not determine the assessed value.
Start from the official EBRSO Tax Payments page.
Use EBRSO Property Tax Payments.
Open the linked online property-tax portal.
The Sheriff uses a dedicated property-tax inquiry/payment service.
Search by Notice/Bill Number, Parcel Number or taxpayer.
The payment portal provides multiple search routes.
For a name search, start broad.
The portal advises using only the last name or the first word of a business name when a full name produces no result.
For address problems, simplify the address.
Start with the street number and first word of the street name.
Match tax year and property before paying.
The Sheriff posts payment to the account supplied by the taxpayer.
Check outstanding balances.
Call 225-389-4810 if the online account is unclear.
2026 tax notice timing: The Assessor’s calendar says the tax roll is certified by November 15 and the Sheriff mails tax notices shortly afterward. On August 7, do not expect the final annual 2026 tax notice to be available yet.
New owner warning: If you bought after January 1, the 2026 tax notice may still be issued in the prior owner’s name. The Sheriff states that taxes remain attached to the account until paid regardless of private closing prorations.
East Baton Rouge Online, Mail and In-Person Tax Payment
Online card
The current payment portal lists a 2.35% credit-card convenience fee.
eCheck / ACH
The current portal lists a $0.75 checking-account/eCheck fee.
In person
East Baton Rouge Parish City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 238, 222 Saint Louis Street, Baton Rouge.
Mail
Follow the remittance address and payment stub printed on the current tax notice or the Sheriff’s current payment instructions.
Escrow account
Check the Sheriff’s payment status before paying personally if a mortgage company is supposed to pay.
Receipt
Save payment confirmation, tax year, notice number, parcel number and transaction date.
Postmark rule: EBRSO says an actual U.S. Postal Service postmark can generally establish the payment date, but a private postage meter alone is not necessarily sufficient. Special rules apply close to tax sale.
Verify fees on the checkout screen. Processor charges can change. The payment portal’s displayed amount immediately before authorization controls the transaction.
East Baton Rouge Property Tax Calendar
Assessment date
Property condition and ownership are assessed as of January 1.
Business LAT deadline
Business personal-property self-reporting forms were due April 1.
Open books
A 15-day public-inspection period occurs between August 15 and September 15.
Roll certification
Louisiana Tax Commission certification occurs by this date.
Tax notices
Sheriff tax bills are generally mailed around the last week of November.
Tax deadline
Taxes are due by December 31 and become delinquent thereafter.
Tax sale is much later than the original due date. Once a bill becomes delinquent after December 31, interest, collection fees, certified notices, advertising and eventually tax-sale procedures can be added.
How to Challenge an East Baton Rouge Property Assessment
Inspect Roll
Review the 2026 value during open books.
Meet Assessor
Discuss value and property-data errors.
Board of Review
Metro Council hears unresolved protests.
LTC Appeal
Further appeal can go to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Search the 2026 assessment now.
Save the assessment number, taxpayer, market value, assessed value and property characteristics.
Find the exact open-book dates.
The Assessor says the books are open for 15 calendar days between August 15 and September 15. Call after August 1 for the exact annual dates.
Inspect the assessment during that window.
Open-book review is the best time to discuss discrepancies directly with the Assessor.
Correct factual errors first.
Verify building size, property class, improvements, ownership, homestead and other assessment data.
Prepare valuation evidence.
Gather comparable sales, an appraisal, photographs, condition information and relevant repair estimates.
Use the Metro Council Board of Review if unresolved.
After the public-inspection period, the Metropolitan Council sits as the local Board of Review.
Preserve all notices and deadlines.
Louisiana appeal deadlines are short and tied to the annual exposure and Board of Review calendar.
Use the Louisiana Tax Commission for the next level.
Either party can appeal an adverse Board of Review decision to the state commission under applicable procedures.
Evidence checklist
- SmartCAMA parcel record
- Assessment number
- 2026 market and assessed value
- Comparable arm’s-length sales
- Recent appraisal
- Property-condition photographs
- Repair estimates
- Building-size documentation
- Purchase closing statement
- Homestead or exemption records
Do not wait for the November tax bill to question valuation. By then the open-book review period has already passed. Assessment disputes should begin during the August–September review cycle.
East Baton Rouge Parish Homestead Exemption
Louisiana allows one Homestead Exemption of up to $75,000 of market value, equivalent to $7,500 of assessed value, for a qualifying owner-occupied primary residence.
Own and occupy
The homeowner must own and occupy the property to qualify.
December 31 rule
The Assessor states the owner must own and occupy the residence by December 31 of the applicable tax year.
Apply in person
Applications can be made at the Main, Coursey or Central Assessor office.
Bring closing papers
The Assessor instructs new homeowners to bring closing documents when applying.
No annual application
Once qualified, owners generally do not reapply every year unless title changes.
Municipal taxes remain
Homestead does not exempt municipal property taxes or certain fire/crime district fees.
Annual Homestead card: The Assessor normally sends a Homestead card around September or October. Keep it for your records. If you still occupy the home but do not receive the card by November 25, the Assessor advises contacting the office.
Recent purchase: Do not assume a prior owner’s Homestead status automatically protects your tax bill. Contact the Assessor after closing and confirm your own qualification.
East Baton Rouge Age and Disability Assessment Freeze
The Special Assessment Level can freeze a qualifying homeowner’s assessed value. It does not freeze the total tax bill because millages can change and new living-area improvements can affect assessment.
Age requirement
One owner must generally be at least 65 as of January 1 of the qualifying year.
2026 income limit shown by Assessor
Total combined adjusted gross income cannot exceed $102,700.
Homestead required
Applicants must own, occupy and receive Homestead Exemption on the property.
Other qualifying circumstances: The Assessor states that a 100% permanently disabled civilian or a person with at least a 50% military service-connected disability may qualify when the applicable income and ownership requirements are met.
Surviving spouse: A qualifying surviving spouse age 55 or older, or one with minor children, may be able to continue Special Assessment Level when the deceased spouse previously qualified. Contact the Assessor for case-specific eligibility.
Disabled Veteran and First Responder Exemptions
50%–69% disabled veteran
The Assessor lists an additional $2,500 of assessed-value Homestead relief, producing up to $10,000 total assessed-value exemption.
70%–99% disabled veteran
The additional assessed-value exemption is $4,500, producing up to $12,000 total assessed-value exemption.
100% disabled veteran
The Assessor states that the full assessed value can qualify for exemption from parish ad valorem taxation, while city taxes and fees can remain due.
Veteran surviving spouse
A qualifying surviving spouse can continue the extended exemption while continuing to own and reside on the property.
First responders
Qualifying first responders can receive an additional $2,500 of assessed-value exemption on top of an existing $7,500 Homestead Exemption.
Annual filing
The Assessor says the first-responder exemption must be applied for each year.
Documentation matters: Disabled veterans should obtain the applicable Disabled Veterans Property Tax Benefits Certification from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. First-responder filings require employment verification and other Assessor approval documentation.
East Baton Rouge Business Personal Property Search and LAT Filing
Louisiana requires businesses to report movable assets used in business operations. The East Baton Rouge Assessor mails LAT forms annually, generally in February.
LAT 5
Used for general inventories, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, leasehold improvements and similar business property.
April 1 deadline
Business self-reporting forms are due to the Assessor by April 1.
Failure to file
The Assessor states that failure to file can result in an estimated assessed value.
Depreciation
Assets are depreciated according to schedules supplied by the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Other LAT forms
Separate forms exist for finance-company property, vessels, oil/gas, drilling rigs, pipelines and aircraft.
Confidential reporting
The Assessor states that submitted LAT forms are confidential.
How to Change an East Baton Rouge Property Mailing Address
The Assessor maintains the mailing address that is used to send Homestead correspondence and helps the Sheriff send tax notices.
Search and save the assessment number.
Find the property in SmartCAMA before submitting a change.
Open the Assessor Email Us form.
Use Assessor Contact / Mailing Address Change.
Put the new mailing address in the comments box.
Clearly identify the property and requested mailing address.
Upload identification.
The Assessor currently asks homeowners or business owners requesting an address change to upload a driver’s-license copy for verification.
Confirm the change before annual billing.
A bad address can cause a Homestead card or tax notice to be returned.
Changing a mailing address does not transfer ownership. Ownership changes must be established through recorded property-transfer documents filed with the Clerk of Court.
How to Search East Baton Rouge Deeds, Mortgages and Property Transfers
All property transfers are recorded with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The Assessor later reviews recorded documents and updates ownership on the tax roll.
Conveyance records
Use these to research deeds and ownership transfers.
Mortgage records
Use mortgagee/mortgagor records for mortgages, releases and related recorded instruments.
Public inspection
The Clerk states that mortgage and conveyance records are available for public examination at no charge; copy charges apply when copies are requested.
Search the Assessor first.
Save taxpayer, physical address, assessment number, subdivision and lot details.
Open the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court.
Go to EBR Clerk of Court.
Choose Property Records or Recording.
Use property-record research for deeds, mortgages, conveyance indexes and recorded maps.
Search the parties to the transaction.
Compare vendor/vendee or mortgagor/mortgagee information with the Assessor owner.
Inspect records in person when needed.
The Clerk’s public-record facilities are open during normal business hours without an appointment for ordinary inspection.
Order a certified copy only when required.
Lenders, courts, title companies and legal transactions may require certified rather than informational copies.
Current Clerk public-record policy: The office lists public inspection Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a $1-per-page charge for copies requested through the public-record process.
Assessor ownership is not a title opinion. The Assessor itself recommends title research before purchase. For a purchase, succession, lien problem or ownership dispute, use the Clerk’s recorded chain and appropriate Louisiana title/legal assistance.
East Baton Rouge Delinquent Property Taxes and 2026 Tax Sale
Delinquency begins
Taxes unpaid after December 31 become delinquent.
Interest
EBRSO states that delinquent tax accrues interest at 1% per month until paid.
Collection fee
Taxes remaining unpaid after January 31 incur an additional $2 collection fee under the Sheriff’s current guidance.
Certified notice
Further certified-notice and advertising costs can be added before tax sale.
Redemption
The Sheriff currently describes a three-year redemption period from recordation for tax-sale property, with applicable 5% penalty and 1% monthly interest.
Adjudication
Property not purchased by a tax buyer can be adjudicated to East Baton Rouge Parish.
2026 East Baton Rouge tax-lien auction schedule
| Stage | 2026 date | Status as of August 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement in The Advocate | June 3, 2026 | Completed |
| Registration opened | June 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. | Completed |
| Registration closed | July 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. | Completed |
| Online Tax Lien Auction | July 8, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Completed |
Search the outstanding tax account.
Determine which tax years remain unpaid.
Call the Sheriff’s Tax Office.
Use 225-389-4810 for a current payoff or redemption question.
Ask whether the property was sold or adjudicated.
The required process changes depending on tax-sale status.
Request the complete redemption amount.
Include tax, interest, penalties, certified-notice charges and other applicable costs.
Confirm the tax record after payment.
Preserve receipts and written evidence of redemption.
Homestead after tax sale: The Assessor states that an owner whose property was purchased by a tax buyer must fully redeem the property through the Sheriff before signing a Homestead Exemption with the Assessor.
East Baton Rouge Buyer Property-Tax Checklist
- Search SmartCAMA before closing
- Verify assessment number
- Check physical address and subdivision
- Review Homestead status
- Confirm jurisdiction with EBRGIS
- Search current and delinquent taxes
- Ask for a Sheriff tax certificate
- Review Clerk deed and mortgage records
- Confirm escrow responsibility
- Apply for your own Homestead after purchase
Closing does not mean the annual tax has already been paid. The Assessor specifically warns that taxes are often settled between buyer and seller at closing rather than paid to the Sheriff. The new owner should still verify the annual tax account.
Prior-owner notice: Because ownership is established on the tax roll as of January 1, a buyer who closes later in the year may not receive the tax bill in their own name. That does not eliminate the need to make sure it is paid.
East Baton Rouge Assessor, Sheriff and Clerk Offices
Assessor Main Office
Brian Wilson, Assessor
222 St. Louis Street
Room 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
222 St. Louis Street
Room 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Coursey Branch
10500 Coursey Boulevard
Room 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-389-3901
Limited Assessor services; Homestead filing available.
Room 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-389-3901
Limited Assessor services; Homestead filing available.
Central Branch
14790 Wax Road
Suite 109
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
225-389-3922
Limited Assessor services; Homestead filing available.
Suite 109
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
225-389-3922
Limited Assessor services; Homestead filing available.
Sheriff Tax Office
222 Saint Louis Street
2nd Floor, Room 238
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-4810
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Room 238
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-4810
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
EBRGIS Help
City-Parish Department of Information Services
225-389-3070
gis@brla.gov
Use for GIS lookup errors or missing addresses.
225-389-3070
gis@brla.gov
Use for GIS lookup errors or missing addresses.
East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court
Doug Welborn, Clerk of Court
Downtown Main Office
222 St. Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Public-record hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Downtown Main Office
222 St. Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Public-record hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Downtown visit tip: The Assessor notes that parking is available in the River Center garages on St. Louis Street, in a nearby commercial lot on St. Ferdinand Street and at metered spaces along St. Louis Street.
East Baton Rouge Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes
| Problem | Best next step | Correct source |
|---|---|---|
| SmartCAMA cannot find full address | Try only the house number and main street name, then cross-check EBRGIS. | Assessor / GIS |
| Need exact tax-parcel location | Use Assessor GeoPortal or EBRGIS Property Lookup and compare Lot ID/subdivision information. | GIS |
| Need exact legal boundary | Use recorded deed/plat information and a licensed surveyor; do not rely solely on GIS lines. | Clerk / Surveyor |
| 2026 tax bill is not online yet | That is expected in August. Annual notices are generally issued after November roll certification. | Sheriff |
| Need exact 2026 millage now | Do not reuse the 2025 table as final. Monitor the Assessor millage page and later verify the parcel’s 2026 tax notice. | Assessor / Sheriff |
| 2026 assessment looks too high | Prepare evidence now and review it during the 15-day open-book period between August 15 and September 15. | Assessor |
| Need exact 2026 open-book dates | Call the Assessor at 225-389-3920; its official guidance says exact dates are determined annually. | Assessor |
| Homestead is missing | Bring closing documents to an Assessor office and confirm owner-occupancy eligibility. | Assessor |
| Tax notice shows previous owner | Check the property description and tax account yourself. January 1 ownership controls the annual roll name. | Assessor / Sheriff |
| Mortgage company may have paid | Verify with the lender and Sheriff before making another payment. | Sheriff / Lender |
| Need a deed | Use Clerk of Court Property Records or Recording rather than SmartCAMA. | Clerk |
| Mailing address is wrong | Use the Assessor contact form, provide the new address and upload the requested ID verification. | Assessor |
| Old taxes remain unpaid | Call Sheriff Tax Office for the complete delinquent payoff and tax-sale status. | Sheriff |
| Property was sold at tax sale | Request redemption through the Sheriff before trying to restore Homestead with the Assessor. | Sheriff / Assessor |
“I am researching East Baton Rouge Parish assessment number __________ at __________. Please confirm the 2026 assessment, Homestead/Special Assessment Level status, exact open-book dates, property-tax account status and whether any prior-year tax sale or adjudication affects this parcel.”
East Baton Rouge Property Action Center
East Baton Rouge Property Assessor Search & Tax FAQs
1. Is East Baton Rouge a county or parish?
East Baton Rouge is a parish. Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties, so the correct property-assessment office is the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor.
2. How do I search East Baton Rouge Parish property assessment records?
Use the official East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA assessment search. Search with the assessment number when known or try owner and physical-address information. If the address search is difficult, use EBRGIS Property Lookup to identify the property and return to the Assessor record.
3. Who is the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor in 2026?
Brian Wilson is the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor. The main office is at 222 St. Louis Street, Room 126, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, and the main phone number is 225-389-3920.
4. How is residential property assessed in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Residential land and buildings are generally assessed at 10% of estimated market value. Commercial buildings and commercial movable property are generally assessed at 15%, while land remains assessed at 10%.
5. When will the East Baton Rouge 2026 assessment roll be open for review?
The Assessor states that the tax roll is open for public inspection for 15 calendar days within the August 15 through September 15 period. Exact 2026 dates are determined annually and should be confirmed with the Assessor after August 1.
6. When are East Baton Rouge Parish 2026 property taxes due?
The 2026 tax roll is certified by the Louisiana Tax Commission by November 15, tax notices are generally mailed shortly afterward, and property taxes must be paid by December 31, 2026 to avoid delinquency.
7. How much is the East Baton Rouge Homestead Exemption?
A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence can receive one Homestead Exemption of up to $75,000 of market value, equal to $7,500 of assessed value. The exemption does not apply to municipal taxes or certain fire and crime district fees.
8. What is the East Baton Rouge Special Assessment Level income limit in 2026?
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor currently lists a combined adjusted gross income limit of $102,700. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable age or disability requirement and own, occupy and receive Homestead Exemption on the property.
9. Who collects East Baton Rouge property taxes?
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff serves as Tax Collector and collects parish property taxes. The Sheriff’s Tax Office handles bills, payments, outstanding balances, tax sales and redemption, while the Assessor determines property values and exemptions.
10. Where do I search East Baton Rouge deeds and mortgages?
Use the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court for recorded deeds, conveyances, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, maps and other public land records. Assessor ownership information should not be treated as a complete title search.
Official East Baton Rouge Property Sources
East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor
Current Assessor information, assessment guidance, exemptions and annual notices.
SmartCAMA Assessment Search
Individual East Baton Rouge assessment and property lookup.
Assessments & Millages
Residential/commercial assessment ratios, tax formula and published millage tables.
EBRGIS Property Lookup
Address, subdivision, business and Lot Identification Number search.
EBRSO Tax Payments
Tax notices, payments, outstanding balances, tax-sale dates and redemption information.
East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court
Conveyance, mortgage, recording and land-record research.
Verified for this August 7, 2026 guide: Brian Wilson as Assessor; main and branch office contacts; January 1 assessment date; April 1 business personal-property deadline; August 15–September 15 open-book framework; November 15 roll-certification date; December 31 tax deadline; residential/commercial assessment ratios; $75,000 Homestead; $102,700 Special Assessment Level income limit; extended veteran and first-responder exemptions; current Sheriff tax-payment fees; July 8, 2026 tax-lien auction; GIS search fields; mailing-address procedure; and Clerk land-record access.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff, Sheriff and Tax Collector, City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Metropolitan Council, East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court or Louisiana Tax Commission.
Assessment values, millages, exemptions, income limits, payment fees, tax-sale procedures, office hours and exact open-book dates can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible public office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, buying property or making a legal decision.
Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.
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