Acadia County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana • 2026 Property Guide

Search Acadia Parish Owners, Assessments, Maps, Taxes and Deed Records

Louisiana calls it Acadia Parish, not Acadia County. Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean, CLA discovers, lists and values taxable real estate, business personal property, oil-and-gas property and equipment. His official SmartCAMA system lets property owners search assessment records and review ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, sales and mapping information.

Property taxes themselves are collected by Sheriff K.P. Gibson as Ex-Officio Tax Collector, not by the Assessor. Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and conveyance records belong to Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder Laura Trahan Faul. Using those three offices in the correct order prevents the most common Acadia property-search mistakes.

SmartCAMA owner, assessment number, address, lot and block search
2026 assessment-roll review window is approaching
2025 Sheriff tax records remain the latest payable year online
New Louisiana tax-lien auction law is effective in 2026
Search Acadia Property Open Parcel Map Search / Pay Taxes Search Deed Records
Parish Assessor Jimbo Petitjean
Assessor Phone 337-788-8871
Tax Collector Sheriff K.P. Gibson
2026 SAL Limit $102,700 AGI
Reviewed August 12, 2026
August 2026 action board

The 2026 Assessment Review Period Is About to Begin

Louisiana law requires Acadia Parish’s assessment lists to be open for public inspection for 15 days, beginning no earlier than August 15 and ending no later than September 15.
Check your 2026 assessment now SmartCAMA is available year-round. Confirm owner, physical address, assessment number, value, Homestead and legal description before the formal appeal deadline arrives.
Exact Acadia 2026 dates The Assessor’s currently published website pages have not yet surfaced a verified 2026 open-roll/Board-of-Review date notice. Do not substitute another parish’s dates.
Call before August 15 Ask the Assessor at 337-788-8871 for Acadia’s exact 2026 open-roll dates and Board of Review filing deadline.
Do not wait for the property-tax bill. Assessment appeals occur during the assessment-roll review process before the Sheriff receives the completed annual tax roll.
Assessor ≠ Tax Collector ≠ Recorder

Which Acadia Parish Office Handles Your Property Question?

Assessor — James J. Petitjean Fair market value, assessed value, owner/parcel records, Homestead, Special Assessment Level, use value, business personal property and maps.
Sheriff / Tax Collector — K.P. Gibson Actual parish property-tax bill, amount due, online payment, delinquent taxes, statutory interest and tax-lien collection.
Clerk / Recorder — Laura Trahan Faul Deeds, mortgages, liens, mineral leases, UCC records, plats, conveyances and certified copies.
The Assessor specifically states that the office does not raise or lower tax rates. Millages are levied by taxing bodies; the Sheriff collects the resulting parish property tax.

Choose Your Acadia Parish Property Task

Search owner / assessment Use SmartCAMA by owner, assessment number, physical address, lot or block.
Map a parcel Open the Assessor’s MapAnalyst system for aerial and parcel context.
Check assessed value Review current-year assessment and print the full assessment report.
Pay property tax Use the Sheriff’s SNS Tax Payments system, not the Assessor.
Apply for Homestead / freeze Contact the Assessor and bring proof supporting owner-occupancy, age, disability or income.
Find a deed Use the Clerk’s conveyance/mortgage records or the Assessor map’s Documents tab when available.

Acadia Parish Property Search Navigation

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What You Can Search in Acadia SmartCAMA

Assessment Number Fastest exact lookup when copied from an assessment or tax record.
Owner / Business SmartCAMA accepts owner as “Last Name, First Name” or business name.
Physical Address Search the situs address of the property.
Other Physical Street Additional street-search option for records with alternate address data.
Lot Helpful for platted residential property.
Block Pair with lot when working from a subdivision description.
Name / Number Sort Reorder results to find the correct owner or assessment more quickly.
View Map Jump from the assessment search into parcel mapping.
Aerial photography + parcel mapping

Acadia Parish GIS and Parcel Map

The Assessor maintains digital property maps and links to a MapAnalyst parcel system with aerial photography. The map is especially useful for rural tracts, rice/crawfish acreage, subdivisions and parcels where the mailing address alone does not clearly identify the land.

Open Acadia Parish Parcel Map Locate the property visually and move between mapping and assessment information.
The Assessor warns that GIS data is dynamic and is not intended to replace official documents. Parcel lines shown online are not a legal boundary survey.
The Clerk and Assessor jointly provide an additional useful feature: when a recorded deed or plat has been tied to the assessment and scanned, the parcel map may display a Documents tab where that image can be purchased online.

Acadia Parish Assessment Record Decoder

Assessment Number Key account identifier for the Assessor record.
Primary Owner Owner shown on the current assessment inventory.
Fair Market Value Assessor estimate of property value under Louisiana law.
Assessed Value Statutory percentage of market or qualifying use value.
Adjusted Assessed Value Assessment after applicable adjustments within the roll.
Homestead Value Assessment information connected with qualifying Homestead relief.
Taxable Parish Value Assessed amount remaining subject to applicable parish taxation.
Location Code Helps connect a parcel to taxing jurisdictions.
Legal Description Assessor parcel-description information.
Previous Owners SmartCAMA print options can include prior ownership information.
Sales Available sales data used for ownership and valuation research.
Tax Items / Mills SmartCAMA can display taxing-item information, but rates vary by parcel.
Louisiana assessment percentages

How Acadia Parish Converts Market Value Into Assessed Value

Land 10% of fair market value or qualifying use value.
Residential Improvements 10% of fair market value.
Commercial Improvements / Personal Property 15% of fair market value under the Assessor’s published guidance.
Commercial Land 10% of fair market value.
Example: a $200,000 owner-occupied residence assessed at 10% begins with $20,000 of assessed value before Homestead or other applicable relief.
Acadia Parish’s Assessor explains that property is reassessed on Louisiana’s four-year reassessment cycle so values remain aligned with current market conditions.
Millage varies by property location

How Acadia Parish Property Tax Is Calculated

1. Fair Market Value Assessor determines market or qualifying use value.
2. Assessment Ratio Apply the applicable 10% or 15% assessment percentage.
3. Homestead / Exemption Subtract qualifying assessed-value exemptions.
4. Millage Apply the combined millage for the parcel’s taxing districts.
5. Tax Bill Sheriff receives the certified roll and collects the resulting parish property taxes.
Do not publish one “Acadia Parish property tax rate.” School, police jury, law-enforcement, drainage, fire, municipality and other millages vary according to the taxing districts serving the parcel.
Up to $7,500 of assessed value

Acadia Parish Homestead Exemption

Louisiana’s constitutional Homestead Exemption protects up to $7,500 of assessed value on a qualifying bona fide Homestead. Because Acadia residential property is generally assessed at 10%, that corresponds to as much as $75,000 of fair market value for the taxes to which the exemption applies.

Own the residence Property must qualify as the owner’s bona fide Homestead.
Occupy it as home The exemption is tied to qualifying owner occupancy.
Up to 160 acres Louisiana’s constitutional Homestead provision can encompass qualifying rural acreage, subject to statutory requirements.
Acadia’s Assessor says that after the Homestead Exemption has been granted, it remains in effect while the owner continues to own and reside at the property.
Homestead does not mean every local charge disappears. The Assessor’s own tax example shows that municipal taxation can be treated separately from parish Homestead relief.
2026 statewide indexed AGI ceiling: $102,700

Senior, Disability and Disabled-Veteran Special Assessment Level

Louisiana’s Special Assessment Level—often called the senior or disability freeze—can prevent the assessed value of a qualifying Homestead from increasing due merely to rising market value.

Age 65+ Qualifying Homestead owners age 65 or older can apply.
50%+ Disabled Veteran Certain owners with a service-connected VA disability rating of at least 50% can qualify.
Permanent Total Disability Qualifying permanently and totally disabled owners can apply.
2026 Income Louisiana’s $100,000 constitutional base is CPI-indexed beginning in 2026; current Louisiana assessor guidance uses a $102,700 AGI ceiling for 2026.
Acadia’s FAQ still displays the older $100,000 example and specifically warns that the income limit changes from year to year. For a 2026 application, verify the current $102,700 statewide indexed amount with the Acadia Assessor.
The freeze does not freeze your tax bill. The protected assessment can remain level while millage rates change. Significant new construction or loss of qualification can also affect the benefit.
Open Acadia Assessor Forms The Assessor currently provides a Special Assessment Freeze application and other assessment/exemption forms.
Acadia exact 2026 dates must be confirmed locally

How to Appeal an Acadia Parish 2026 Assessment

Check SmartCAMA before open rolls. Verify owner, value, Homestead, legal description and property information.
Contact the Assessor during the public-inspection period. Louisiana requires a 15-day roll-exposure period between August 15 and September 15.
Bring evidence, not only a complaint about taxes. Acadia recommends supporting documents such as an appraisal, builder’s contract, property photos or insurance information.
File a formal Board of Review appeal if unresolved. The Acadia Parish governing authority sits as the Board of Review.
Meet the Acadia-specific filing deadline. State rules tie Board-of-Review filings to the locally advertised hearing date. Call 337-788-8871 for the exact 2026 schedule before relying on an older notice.
Use the next appeal level if needed. An owner dissatisfied with the Board determination can pursue review by the Louisiana Tax Commission under state procedures.
  • Recent arms-length sale
  • Independent appraisal
  • Comparable property sales
  • Incorrect square footage
  • Incorrect acreage
  • Condition / storm damage
  • Incorrect construction data
  • Incorrect classification or use
The Acadia website still displays a historical 2019 open-roll article. Do not reuse those dates for a 2026 appeal.
2026 Louisiana collection cycle

When Are Acadia Parish 2026 Property Taxes Due?

JAN 1
Assessment date / tax year Owner and property information feeds the annual assessment process.
AUG–SEP
Open rolls Fifteen-day public-inspection window occurs between August 15 and September 15.
NOV 15
Tax roll Louisiana law generally requires the Assessor to deliver the annual tax roll to the collector by November 15.
DEC 31
Payment deadline Parish property taxes must generally be paid no later than December 31.
Taxes unpaid after December 31 become delinquent the following day under Louisiana’s current collection law.
Online • courthouse • mail

How to Pay Acadia Parish Property Taxes

Online Use SNS Tax Payments and confirm the correct tax notice before checkout.
In person Acadia Parish Courthouse, second floor, 500 N. Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526.
By mail Acadia Parish Tax Collector, P.O. Box 600, Crowley, LA 70527.
The Sheriff currently lists a 3.45% card fee or $3.95 minimum. Verify the final processor charge at checkout because fees can change.
Tax Department questions: 337-788-8750.
New 2026 statutory collection rules

What Happens When Acadia Parish Property Tax Becomes Delinquent?

January 1 Taxes unpaid after December 31 become delinquent.
1% per month Louisiana’s current law imposes 1% monthly noncompounding interest on delinquent statutory impositions.
Delinquency notice Tax collector must send statutory notice describing the unpaid obligation and threatened tax-lien auction.
Tax lien risk Immovable-property obligations remaining unpaid for 90 days after delinquency are subject to the new tax-lien auction framework.
“Please provide the complete payoff for Acadia Parish assessment/parcel __________ through __________, including base tax, statutory interest, costs and whether a tax lien certificate or auction notice has been issued.”
Major Louisiana law change effective January 1, 2026

Louisiana Now Uses a Tax-Lien Certificate Auction Framework

Louisiana significantly changed its delinquent immovable-property tax process beginning in 2026. Current law refers to a tax lien auction and issuance of a tax lien certificate, rather than treating every new delinquency under the older pre-2026 tax-sale-title model.

Notice by early February For unpaid prior-year immovable taxes, the collector generally sends statutory certified notice by the first Monday in February or as soon thereafter as possible.
Advertise by May 1 Louisiana law directs tax collectors to advertise the lien for public auction on or before May 1, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Tax lien certificate The winning bidder receives a recorded tax lien certificate under the new system.
Do not use an old Louisiana “tax sale redemption” article for a new 2026 delinquency. Louisiana specifically preserves the old rules for tax sales held before January 1, 2026, while new delinquent obligations operate under the new tax-lien statutes.
Acadia Sheriff has not published a verified parish-specific 2026 auction date on the pages reviewed for this guide. Contact the Tax Department at 337-788-8750 for a property-specific lien/auction status.
Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Recorder Laura Trahan Faul

Search Acadia Parish Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats

Acadia Parish Clerk of Court has maintained parish records since Acadia Parish was created in 1887. Property-record research includes deeds/conveyances, mortgages, mineral leases, liens, subdivision maps and other land-related recordings.

Start with SmartCAMA. Copy the owner name, assessment number and legal-description information.
Check the parcel Documents tab. When a scanned recorded deed or plat has been linked to the assessment, it may be available for online purchase through the Assessor map.
For broader title research, use Clerk online access. Clerk Connect and DocuNet are available to account holders.
Search the full recording index when necessary. Clerk staff can assist with property records in person at the courthouse.
Use certified copies for formal needs. Do not rely on a screenshot of the Assessor owner field when a certified conveyance is required.
1–5 page recording Current published Clerk fee: $105.
6–25 pages Current published Clerk fee: $205.
26–50 pages Current published Clerk fee: $305.
Clerk-made research copy Current published fee: $2 per page.
Recording charges can increase for additional names, oversized documents, double filing in mortgage and conveyance records and other circumstances. Confirm the final fee with the Recording Department at 337-788-8881.
The Assessor’s owner record is useful for tax administration but is not a professional title examination. Deeds, mortgages, liens, mineral interests and rights-of-way should be researched through the recorded land records.
Crowley • Rayne • Church Point • Iota • rural Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish Buyer’s Property Record Checklist

Check Why it matters Official route
Assessment number Connects Assessor, tax and map research. SmartCAMA
Current owner Shows tax-roll ownership but should be verified against the deed. Assessor + Clerk
Fair market value Basis for the assessment ratio. Assessor
Assessed value Tax calculation begins from assessed rather than full market value. Assessor
Homestead Seller’s owner-occupancy exemption should not be assumed to transfer automatically. Assessor
Special Assessment Level A seller’s senior/disability freeze can materially affect historical assessment. Assessor
Tax bill Confirms actual parish amount due rather than an estimate. Sheriff
Delinquent tax / lien New 2026 lien-certificate rules make current collector status important. Sheriff
Recorded deed Confirms legal conveyance. Clerk
Mortgage / lien Can affect title and closing. Clerk / title company
Mineral / oil-gas records Important in Louisiana title and rural-land research. Clerk
Parcel map / survey GIS is useful context but not exact legal boundary evidence. Assessor GIS / Surveyor
“I am researching Acadia Parish assessment __________ before closing. Please confirm the current owner, 2026 assessed value, Homestead or Special Assessment Level status, current parish tax balance, any delinquent tax lien status and whether a recent deed or map update is still processing.”

Acadia Parish Property Search Problems and Fast Fixes

Problem Fast fix Best source
Owner search fails Try Assessment Number, physical address, lot/block or map search. SmartCAMA
Need previous owner Use SmartCAMA Previous Owners, then verify with recorded deed. Assessor + Clerk
Need full legal title record Use Clerk conveyance and mortgage indexes. Clerk
Map line looks wrong Do not treat GIS as survey evidence; compare recorded plat/deed and survey. Clerk / Surveyor
Need 2026 appeal date Call Assessor because Acadia’s exact 2026 Board-of-Review schedule has not yet been verified online. Assessor
Tax portal only shows 2025 That is currently the latest Sheriff payment year; 2026 tax roll is delivered later in the calendar year. Sheriff
Need senior freeze Use the Special Assessment Freeze form and verify 2026 $102,700 AGI threshold with Assessor. Assessor
Tax notice never arrived Search/pay through Sheriff anyway; Acadia says owners remain responsible for ensuring taxes are paid. Sheriff
Property tax is delinquent Request live payoff and current tax-lien status under the new 2026 law. Tax Collector
Need multiple deeds or liens Use Clerk Connect/DocuNet or Research Department rather than individual parcel documents only. Clerk

Acadia Parish Property Offices

Assessor — James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean, CLA 500 Court Circle
Courthouse, 2nd Floor
Crowley, LA 70527-1329
337-788-8871
Toll Free: 800-443-6689
Sheriff / Tax Collector — K.P. Gibson Sheriff Office:
1037 Capitol Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
Tax Department: 337-788-8750
Tax Payment Counter Acadia Parish Courthouse
500 N. Parkerson Avenue
2nd Floor
Crowley, LA 70526
Mail: P.O. Box 600, Crowley, LA 70527
Clerk / Recorder — Laura Trahan Faul 500 NE Court Circle
Crowley, LA 70526
337-788-8881
Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30
Mail: P.O. Box 922
Official live actions

Acadia Parish Property Action Center

Property Search Owner, assessment, address, value and legal information. Parcel Map Aerial photography and parcel-location research. Tax Lookup / Pay Notice, parcel, taxpayer, address and payment search. Land Records Deeds, mortgages, liens, mineral records and plats.
10 Acadia Parish-specific answers

Acadia Parish Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Acadia Parish property records?

Use the official Acadia Parish SmartCAMA Assessment Search. You can search by Assessment Number, owner or business name, physical address, lot, block and related criteria. Results can provide ownership information, assessed values, legal descriptions, sales information and map access.

2. Who is the Acadia Parish Assessor in 2026?

James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean, CLA, is the Acadia Parish Assessor. He has served as Assessor since January 2013. The office is on the second floor of the Acadia Parish Courthouse in Crowley and can be reached at 337-788-8871.

3. Does the Acadia Parish Assessor collect property taxes?

No. The Assessor discovers, lists and values taxable property. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson serves as Ex-Officio Tax Collector and the Sheriff’s Tax Division collects parish property taxes. Tax questions can be directed to 337-788-8750.

4. What percentage of market value is residential property assessed at in Acadia Parish?

Residential improvements and land are generally assessed at 10% of fair market value under Louisiana assessment rules. Commercial improvements and business personal property are generally assessed at 15%, while commercial land is generally assessed at 10%.

5. How much is the Acadia Parish Homestead Exemption?

Louisiana’s constitutional Homestead Exemption can remove up to $7,500 of assessed value from qualifying taxes on an owner-occupied Homestead. At a 10% residential assessment ratio, this corresponds to as much as $75,000 of fair market value.

6. What is the Louisiana Special Assessment Level income limit for 2026?

The $100,000 constitutional income base became indexed to inflation beginning in tax year 2026. Current Louisiana assessor guidance lists the 2026 maximum adjusted gross income at $102,700. Qualifying applicants must also meet Homestead and age, disability or veteran requirements.

7. When can I appeal my Acadia Parish 2026 property assessment?

Louisiana requires a 15-day public-inspection period for assessment rolls beginning no earlier than August 15 and ending no later than September 15. Acadia’s exact 2026 open-roll and Board-of-Review dates were not yet posted in the current online notices verified for this guide, so contact the Assessor at 337-788-8871 for the exact deadline.

8. When are Acadia Parish property taxes due?

Louisiana property taxes can be paid after the annual tax roll is delivered to the Tax Collector and are generally due no later than December 31. Amounts remaining unpaid after December 31 become delinquent the following day.

9. Where do I search Acadia Parish deeds and liens?

Use the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court, which is the Ex-Officio Recorder of mortgages and conveyances. Its records include deeds, mortgages, mineral leases, liens, subdivision maps and other property transactions dating back to the creation of Acadia Parish in 1887.

10. What changed with Louisiana delinquent property taxes in 2026?

Louisiana’s new tax-lien framework took effect January 1, 2026. New delinquent immovable-property obligations can proceed to a tax lien auction and recorded tax lien certificate. Delinquent amounts generally carry 1% monthly noncompounding interest, and new liens operate under different rules from tax sales held before January 1, 2026.

Official Acadia Parish and Louisiana Sources

Acadia Parish Assessor Jimbo Petitjean, assessment responsibilities, office contacts and current forms. SmartCAMA Property Search Owner, assessment number, address, lot/block, values, legal descriptions and reports. Acadia Parcel Map Assessor-linked GIS and aerial property mapping. Acadia Sheriff Tax Collector Tax-payment locations, online portal, card fee and Tax Department contact. Acadia Online Tax Search Notice, parcel, taxpayer, address and historical tax-year search. Clerk Research & Records Conveyance, mortgage, mineral, plat and historical property records. Clerk Recording Fees Current published recording, copying and certification charges. Louisiana R.S. 47:1992 Fifteen-day assessment-roll inspection and Board-of-Review framework. Louisiana R.S. 47:2127 December 31 payment deadline, delinquency and current interest framework.
Verified for this August 12, 2026 update: Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean; Assessor office address and phone; current SmartCAMA search criteria; ownership, value, legal, sales and print options; current MapAnalyst GIS; Sheriff K.P. Gibson as Ex-Officio Tax Collector; Tax Department phone; courthouse payment and mailing locations; current 3.45% / $3.95-minimum card fee; SNS tax search by notice, parcel, taxpayer and address; 2025 as the latest currently listed online payment year; Clerk Laura Trahan Faul; Clerk records dating to 1887; current recording/copy fees; Louisiana 10%/15% assessment ratios; $7,500 Homestead assessed-value exemption; 2026 $102,700 indexed Special Assessment Level income threshold; four-year reassessment cycle; statutory 15-day open-roll window; December 31 property-tax deadline; 1% monthly delinquent interest; and the tax-lien certificate framework effective in 2026.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Acadia Parish, the Acadia Parish Assessor, Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Acadia Parish Clerk of Court, Acadia Parish Police Jury, Louisiana Tax Commission, SmartCAMA, MapAnalyst, SNS Tax Payments or any other government or payment provider.

Assessments, ownership, Homestead status, Special Assessment Level income limits, millages, appeal dates, payment fees, delinquent balances, tax-lien auction status and recording fees can change. Verify property-specific and deadline-sensitive information with the responsible government office before paying tax, filing an appeal, claiming an exemption, buying property or recording an instrument.

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.

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