East Baton Rouge Parish Property Records Guide
East Baton Rouge Property Search, Assessment Records, Homestead & Tax Lookup
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana—Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties. The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor values property, maintains assessment and ownership information, administers homestead and special assessment programs and provides the SmartCAMA property search. The Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector handles tax bills, payments, delinquent balances and tax sales, while the Clerk of Court maintains recorded conveyance and mortgage records.
This 2026 guide shows how to search by assessment number, owner or business name, street address, subdivision, lot or block; how to use SmartCAMA wildcards when an exact search fails; how Louisiana’s 10% and 15% assessment ratios work; how to calculate taxes with millage; when to file homestead; what happens after a sale; how the August–September assessment-review window works; and where to find deeds, parcel maps and tax-payment records.
Search owner, address, assessment number, lot or block
Decode market, assessed, exempt and taxable values
Separate Assessor records from Sheriff tax payments
Handle homestead, appeals, deeds and delinquent taxes
Parish Assessor
Brian Wilson
Assessor phone
225-389-3920
Main office
222 St. Louis St., Room 126
Tax Collector
EBR Sheriff’s Office
Last reviewed
August 11, 2026
What East Baton Rouge Property Owners Should Know in August 2026
The key 2026 assessment-review period is approaching. East Baton Rouge’s standing calendar says the tax roll is opened for a 15-calendar-day public inspection period sometime between August 15 and September 15. Exact dates are set annually and published locally, so property owners concerned about a 2026 assessment should verify this year’s opening date now rather than wait for the November tax bill.
2026 assessment concern
Search SmartCAMA now, verify property characteristics, homestead status, market value and assessed value, then contact the Assessor before the public-inspection window closes.
2026 tax bill
The Assessor’s calendar says the Louisiana Tax Commission certifies the roll by November 15 and the Sheriff generally mails tax notices shortly afterward.
2026 payment deadline
East Baton Rouge property taxes are due by December 31 of the same year and become delinquent afterward.
Do not confuse the July 8, 2026 tax-lien auction with 2026 taxes. The Sheriff’s 2026 tax-sale schedule concerned previously delinquent accounts. Ordinary 2026 property taxes are not due until the end of 2026.
Assessor, Sheriff Tax Collector, Clerk of Court or GIS?
Parish Assessor
- Market value
- Assessed value
- Homestead exemption
- Special Assessment Level
- Ownership display
- Mailing-address changes
Sheriff / Tax Collector
- Tax bills
- Tax payments
- Duplicate tax notices
- Outstanding balances
- Tax certificates
- Tax sales and redemption
Clerk of Court
- Conveyance records
- Mortgage records
- Recorded deeds
- Property-record copies
- Map indexes
- Recorded document certification
Digital Maps
- Parcel map context
- Assessment mapping
- Nearby parcels
- Planning data layers
- Map export
- Location research
The Assessor does not accept property-tax payments. The Sheriff’s Office collects East Baton Rouge Parish property taxes. Value and exemption questions go to the Assessor; payment and delinquency questions go to the Sheriff.
Louisiana uses parishes, not counties. “Baton Rouge County property assessor” usually means the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor. For comparison with a state that uses a separate Property Appraiser and Tax Collector model, see this existing Pasco County Property Appraiser guide.
Choose the Baton Rouge Property Task You Need
Find an assessment
Search by assessment number, owner/business, physical address, subdivision, lot or block.
Check homestead
Review Homestead Status, Homestead Value and taxable parish value on the assessment record.
Understand value
Separate market value, assessed value, adjusted assessed value, exemption value and taxable value.
Pay property taxes
Use the Sheriff’s Tax Office after verifying the assessment number and tax account.
Find a deed
Use ClerkConnect or inspect mortgage/conveyance records through the Clerk of Court.
Challenge an assessment
Review the parcel before the 15-day public-inspection period ends and preserve Board of Review rights.
Jump to Your East Baton Rouge Property Task
How to Search East Baton Rouge Parish Property Assessments
Open the official assessment search.
Use East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA Assessment Search.
Use Assessment Number when you have it.
This is usually cleaner than an owner-name search because it points to one assessment record.
For an address, separate street number and street name.
SmartCAMA provides separate Physical Street No. and Physical Street Name fields.
Search owner or business names broadly.
Begin with the main surname or legal business name and use wildcard searching when the exact match fails.
Use subdivision, lot and block for platted property.
These fields can be especially helpful when an address has changed or several similar addresses exist.
Open the correct search result.
Match assessment number, parcel mapping number, owner, physical address, legal description and homestead status.
Switch to the detailed assessment view.
Review Tax Items, Parcels, Legal, Ownership, Transfers and Taxes when those tabs contain data.
Print or export useful fields.
SmartCAMA includes print/export controls that can help preserve a dated assessment record for appeals, closing records or tax questions.
Fastest search order: Assessment Number → physical address → owner/business → subdivision + lot/block → parcel mapping information.
Use SmartCAMA Wildcards When the Property Search Returns Nothing
The East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA system explains that ordinary searches use exact matching. Its built-in wildcard and operator syntax can rescue a search that otherwise appears to have no result.
Smith
Exact match
Finds values matching the exact word or field entry.
Smith*
Starts with
Finds values that begin with Smith.
*Smith
Ends with
Finds values ending with Smith.
*Smith*
Contains
Often the most useful owner/business fallback.
41. Main
Single-character wildcard
A period matches one character, useful when one address character is uncertain.
1|2|3
OR search
The vertical bar searches for one value OR another.
John&Smith
AND search
Ampersand combines required search conditions.
!Smith
Exclude
The exclamation mark reverses a search and excludes the specified match.
Practical owner search: if an exact search for “Smith Family Trust” produces nothing, try
*Smith* before assuming the ownership record is missing.
Verify These Six Fields Before Using an Assessment
Assessment #
Copy exact number.
Mapping #
Match parcel map.
Primary owner
Check January 1 owner.
Physical address
Confirm property location.
Legal description
Verify parcel identity.
Homestead status
Check exemption.
Never pay by owner name alone. One owner may have several East Baton Rouge assessments, lots, rental properties, business accounts or related parcels.
How to Read an East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA Assessment
| SmartCAMA field | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Number | Identifier for the assessment account. | Save it before contacting the Assessor or Sheriff. |
| Parcel Mapping Number | Connects assessment information with parcel mapping. | Compare with digital-map location and legal description. |
| Primary Owner | Displayed owner associated with the assessment. | Recent sales may require comparison with Clerk conveyance records. |
| Homestead Status | Shows whether the assessment is receiving homestead treatment. | Especially important after a purchase or title change. |
| Market Value | Estimated market value assigned to a taxable item. | Compare property facts and comparable sales when disputing value. |
| Assessed Value | Statutory percentage of market value used in taxation. | Residential and commercial ratios differ. |
| Adjusted Assessed Value | Assessment after applicable adjustments or phase-in treatment. | Look for phase-in or Louisiana Tax Commission change-order indicators. |
| Homestead Value | Assessment amount associated with homestead treatment. | Compare with the exempt and taxable parish values. |
| Exemption Value | Assessment excluded under an applicable exemption. | Verify exemption type and year. |
| Taxable Parish Value | Value remaining for applicable parish taxation after exemptions. | Do not assume municipal tax uses the same exempt amount. |
| Municipal / Parish Millage | Rates associated with the property’s taxing location. | Use current-year rates when estimating tax. |
| Transfers | Assessment system ownership-transfer information. | Use Clerk records for the recorded legal instrument. |
East Baton Rouge Digital Parcel Maps
The Assessor links to a GeoPortal parcel viewer that includes Assessor data plus additional City-Parish Planning information.
Open Current Assessor Map
Use parcel context, map tools, feature data and printing/export functions.
Check neighboring parcels
Map context helps verify that you opened the intended tract and can help identify nearby assessments for research.
Use map with legal records
Compare mapping with subdivision, lot, block and recorded Clerk information when exact land identity matters.
Map disclaimer: the Assessor expressly warns users not to rely solely on digital map information. An online parcel map is not a boundary survey or title opinion.
Platform transition: the current Assessor map page says a newer GeoSync viewer is being previewed, but describes that preview as pre-release software. Use the currently linked official production map for important research unless the Assessor has completed the migration.
Market Value vs Assessed Value in East Baton Rouge Parish
10%
Residential land
10%
Residential buildings
10%
Commercial land
15%
Commercial buildings and business movable property
Market value
The Assessor analyzes sales and property information to estimate market value.
Assessed value
Louisiana’s statutory 10% or 15% ratio is applied according to property type.
Exempt value
A qualifying homestead can remove up to $7,500 of assessed parish value.
Tax bill
Applicable millages plus certain fees and charges produce the Sheriff’s tax notice.
One mill = $0.001. A 100-mill parish rate equals 0.100 when multiplied by taxable assessed value.
East Baton Rouge Property-Tax Estimate Calculator
Use your actual land value, building value and current millage rates. The calculator separates parish millage from municipal millage because homestead exemption does not generally reduce municipal taxes.
Estimated property-tax calculation
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Enter the actual market-value components and millages for the property. This is an educational estimate, not a tax bill.
Why this can differ from the Sheriff’s bill: location-specific millages, municipal tax, fire district fees, crime district fees, weed liens, litter-court fines, exemptions, corrections and other charges can affect the final amount.
East Baton Rouge Homestead Exemption
Louisiana homestead exemption is available for a qualifying owner-occupied residence. In East Baton Rouge, the Assessor instructs new homeowners to file after purchasing their home and to bring closing papers.
Own the residence
Louisiana law requires ownership of the property to receive homestead treatment.
Occupy the residence
It must be the owner’s qualifying residence rather than a rental or second home.
File with the Assessor
New homeowners can apply through the main or qualifying branch offices with closing documentation.
Before visiting
- Closing papers or act of sale
- Assessment or property address
- Owner identification
- Current mailing address
- Ownership/title-change documents if applicable
- Questions about prior-owner homestead status
Usually no annual reapplication: the Assessor states that after qualifying, owners generally do not need to reapply every year unless there is a change in title.
Watch for the annual homestead card: the Assessor says cards are generally sent around September or October. If you still occupy the home and do not receive one by November 25, the office recommends contacting the Assessor.
Homestead does not exempt every charge. The Assessor states that homestead exemption does not apply to municipal taxes, and the Sheriff notes that crime fees and fire fees are not subject to homestead exemption.
East Baton Rouge Senior & Disability Assessment Freeze
The Special Assessment Level can freeze a qualifying home’s assessed value, but it does not guarantee that the total tax bill will never change.
Age 65+
One owner must be at least 65 as of January 1 of the qualifying year.
Published income limit
The Assessor currently publishes a combined adjusted-gross-income ceiling of $102,700 for this program.
Homestead required
Applicants must own, occupy and receive homestead exemption on the property.
100% disabled civilian
The Assessor says a permanently disabled civilian may qualify under the same income requirement and must provide Social Security benefit verification.
Military disability
The Assessor also identifies certain owners with a 50% military service-connected disability as potentially qualifying.
Surviving spouse situations
Special continuation rules can apply to certain surviving spouses of previously qualified owners.
Freeze ≠ frozen tax bill. The assessed value can remain frozen while the total tax changes because millage rates change or because living area or other taxable improvements increase.
Review Assessor Special Assessment Guidance
Confirm current income limits, disability evidence and surviving-spouse requirements before filing.
How to Appeal an East Baton Rouge Property Assessment
Search Assessment
Review market, assessed, exempt and taxable values.
Check Property Data
Identify factual errors and comparable-property issues.
Open Book Review
Act during the 15-calendar-day public-inspection period.
Board of Review
Metro Council hears unresolved assessment complaints.
Louisiana Tax Commission
Further appeal can proceed from the local Board decision.
2026 timing is critical: the Assessor’s official annual calendar says the roll must be open for a 15-calendar-day period between August 15 and September 15. Exact dates are announced annually. Call 225-389-3920 now if you may need to challenge the 2026 assessment.
Evidence to prepare before Open Book
- Current SmartCAMA assessment
- Recent comparable sales
- Photos of property condition
- Repair estimates
- Building-size corrections
- Recorded deed or survey
- Independent appraisal if available
- Homestead or exemption documentation
Start with the data: check whether the high tax concern comes from market value, an incorrect assessment ratio, missing homestead, changed millage or a separate fee. Those are different problems with different remedies.
East Baton Rouge 2026 Property-Tax Calendar
Assessment date
Property condition and ownership are assessed as of January 1.
Business reporting
Business personal-property self-reporting forms are due.
Open Book
The roll opens for 15 calendar days within the August 15–September 15 period.
Roll certification
Louisiana Tax Commission certification is scheduled by this date.
Tax notices
The Sheriff generally mails property-tax notices around the last week of November.
Payment due
Property taxes must be paid by year-end to avoid delinquency.
Assessment appeals occur before the tax bill arrives. Waiting until a late-November tax notice to question the Assessor’s market value can mean the ordinary annual review window has already closed.
How to Find and Pay East Baton Rouge Property Taxes
Verify the Assessor account first.
Save the assessment number, owner, property address and legal description.
Open the Sheriff’s tax-payment page.
Use EBRSO Property Tax Payments.
Check every outstanding year.
Do not assume the newest tax year is the only amount attached to the property.
Match the tax account carefully.
The Sheriff’s FAQ warns that payments are posted to the account supplied by the taxpayer.
Check mortgage escrow before paying.
The Sheriff recommends contacting the mortgage company first when escrow should have paid the tax.
Save the receipt or mailing evidence.
For mailed payments, a genuine USPS postmark can be relevant to the payment date under the Sheriff’s published rules.
Call for a current delinquent payoff.
Contact the Sheriff’s Tax Office at 225-389-4810 when interest, penalties, prior-year balances or redemption costs may apply.
Tax Office payment location
East Baton Rouge Parish City Hall
222 Saint Louis Street, Room 238
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
222 Saint Louis Street, Room 238
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Tax Office hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tax questions
225-389-4810
Use option 4 when directed by Assessor guidance.
Use option 4 when directed by Assessor guidance.
Buying or Selling Baton Rouge Property During the Tax Year
Tax roll follows January 1 ownership
Louisiana’s East Baton Rouge process identifies the January 1 owner on that year’s tax roll. A buyer who closes later in the year may therefore see the seller’s name on the tax notice.
Do not ignore a bill addressed to the prior owner
The Assessor specifically advises a new owner to compare the property description rather than automatically forwarding the notice to the seller.
Closing proration is private
The Sheriff’s FAQ states that the Tax Collector does not prorate the public tax obligation between buyer and seller. Closing adjustments are private settlement matters.
Unpaid property tax remains important after sale
The Sheriff warns that taxes, interest, penalties and fees associated with the property remain until paid regardless of ownership changes.
Buyer due-diligence checklist
- Search current SmartCAMA assessment
- Confirm legal description
- Review current and prior tax balances
- Verify homestead status after purchase
- Confirm recorded act of sale
- Review closing tax proration
- Consider obtaining a tax certificate
- Retain title and closing documents
Tax certificate: the Assessor recommends that buyers consider obtaining a tax certificate from the Sheriff and Tax Collector to confirm the status of property taxes.
How to Change the Mailing Address on an Assessment
A correct mailing address helps protect homestead notices and tax-notice delivery. The Assessor maintains the property-tax mailing address, not the Sheriff’s Tax Office.
Open the Assessor contact form.
Use the official East Baton Rouge Assessor email/contact form.
Enter the new mailing address in comments.
Identify the assessment and explain that the request is for a mailing-address change.
Upload identification.
The Assessor currently instructs homeowners or business owners requesting a mailing-address change to upload a driver’s-license copy for verification.
Check the property record later.
Verify that the corrected address appears before homestead cards and year-end tax notices are mailed.
East Baton Rouge Tax Sale, Adjudication & Redemption
When property taxes remain unpaid, the Sheriff’s Office can move the account into Louisiana’s delinquent-tax enforcement process.
2026 advertisement
The Sheriff’s 2026 tax-sale schedule listed June 3, 2026 for advertisement in The Advocate.
2026 registration
Registration opened June 17 and closed July 1, 2026.
2026 tax-lien auction
The Sheriff listed July 8, 2026 for the online tax-lien auction.
If your property was sold or adjudicated for unpaid taxes, contact the Sheriff—not the Assessor—for redemption instructions and the complete amount required.
Homestead after tax sale: the Assessor states that a property owner whose property was purchased by a tax buyer must first fully redeem the property through the Sheriff’s Office before signing for homestead exemption.
East Baton Rouge Business Personal Property Reporting
Businesses must report taxable movable assets used in business operations. The Assessor generally mails LAT forms in February, with an April 1 filing deadline.
LAT-5
General business assets including inventory, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, leasehold improvements and certain leased or consigned property.
15% assessment ratio
Commercial movable/personal property is assessed at 15% of market value.
April 1 deadline
The Assessor warns that failure to file can result in an estimated assessed value.
LAT-5 preparation checklist
- Business name and mailing address
- Physical location
- Owner/contact information
- Monthly merchandise inventory
- Furniture by acquisition year and cost
- Machinery and equipment
- Leasehold improvements
- Leased, rented or consigned assets
Leased equipment still matters. The Assessor instructs businesses to report leased and consigned equipment with lessor information to avoid duplicate assessments.
Open Business Reporting Forms
Find LAT-5 and other applicable Louisiana personal-property reporting forms and instructions.
East Baton Rouge Mobile-Home Assessment Rule
Mobile home on private property
The Assessor states that mobile homes located on private property can be subject to ad valorem property taxation.
Mobile home in a mobile-home park
The Assessor’s current assessment guidance states that a mobile home in a mobile-home park is not subject to ad valorem taxes under this rule.
Verify the account rather than assuming: search SmartCAMA and contact the Assessor when a manufactured/mobile-home record appears separately from the underlying land.
How to Search Baton Rouge Deeds, Conveyances & Mortgages
East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court property records include mortgage, conveyance, map-index and UCC information. The Clerk’s current online research system is ClerkConnect.
Search the Assessor first.
Save assessment number, current owner, physical address, legal description and any transfer information.
Open the Clerk’s online access page.
Use East Baton Rouge Clerk Online Access.
Choose Property Records.
ClerkConnect combines mortgage, conveyance, map indexes and other searchable Clerk records.
Search current and prior parties.
Try buyers, sellers, spouses, companies, trusts and name variants.
Match the legal description.
Do not rely solely on a party name when one person owns several properties.
Order certification only when required.
A plain research copy and a certified document serve different purposes.
| Clerk access option | Published amount | Use |
|---|---|---|
| In-person record inspection | Free | The Clerk says public records can be examined during regular office hours without an appointment. |
| Public-record copy request | $1 per page | Published public-record copy charge. |
| ClerkConnect 24-hour pass | $20 | Short-term online property-record research. |
| ClerkConnect 30-day pass | $65 | Longer online research period. |
| Online printing | $0.60 per page | Published ClerkConnect print charge. |
| Electronic certification | $5 per certified document | When certified online documentation is required. |
Assessment ownership is not a title opinion. Use Clerk conveyance records and appropriate title/legal review for purchases, successions, liens, ownership disputes and other title-sensitive decisions.
Baton Rouge Property Search Problems & Practical Fixes
| Problem | What to try | Best office |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name returns no result | Use SmartCAMA wildcard syntax such as *Smith* and try trust or business names. | Assessor |
| Address search fails | Separate street number and main street name and remove unnecessary address text. | Assessor |
| Too many similar results | Match assessment number, mapping number, legal description, lot and block. | Assessor |
| Prior owner is still on tax bill | Remember the January 1 ownership rule; check deed recording and current-year tax responsibility. | Clerk + Assessor + Sheriff |
| Homestead disappeared | Check title changes, mailing address and homestead status with the Assessor. | Assessor |
| Tax bill is much higher | Separate value change, missing exemption, millage change and new fees before appealing. | Assessor / Sheriff |
| Need 2026 appeal deadline | Call the Assessor now for the exact annual Open Book dates within the August 15–September 15 period. | Assessor |
| Need current delinquent payoff | Call the Sheriff’s Tax Office instead of calculating penalties from an old statement. | Sheriff |
| Mortgage company has not paid | Contact the mortgage company before submitting a duplicate owner payment. | Mortgage company + Sheriff |
| Need proof of recorded ownership | Search Clerk conveyance/property records rather than relying only on SmartCAMA. | Clerk of Court |
| Parcel map seems wrong | Compare Assessor map, recorded plat/deed and survey evidence. | Assessor map + Clerk |
| Business missed April 1 | Contact Business Personal Property immediately because an estimated assessment can result. | Assessor |
“I am researching East Baton Rouge Assessment Number __________ for property at __________. The SmartCAMA record shows __________, but my deed, tax notice or closing document shows __________. Please confirm which office and document I need for the correction.”
East Baton Rouge Assessor, Tax Office & Clerk Locations
Assessor — Downtown
222 St. Louis St., Room 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Clerk — Downtown Main Office
222 St. Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Public Service: 225-389-3950
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Public Service: 225-389-3950
East Baton Rouge Property Record Action Center
Search Assessment
Assessment number, owner/business, address, subdivision, lot and block.
Open Parcel Map
Verify location and nearby parcel context.
Tax Bill & Payment
Current balances, payment information, delinquency and tax-sale guidance.
Property Documents
Conveyance, mortgage, map indexes and other recorded property records.
Baton Rouge Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs
1. Does Baton Rouge have a County Property Assessor?
No. Louisiana uses parishes rather than counties. Baton Rouge property is generally handled by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor. Brian Wilson is the current Assessor, and the main office is at 222 St. Louis St., Room 126, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2. How do I search East Baton Rouge property records?
Use the official East Baton Rouge SmartCAMA Assessment Search. Search by Assessment Number, Physical Street Number, Physical Street Name, Owner or Business, Subdivision, Lot or Block. The portal uses exact matching, so wildcards such as *Smith* can help when an exact owner search fails.
3. What information is available in the East Baton Rouge assessment search?
SmartCAMA can display assessment and mapping numbers, owner information, physical and mailing addresses, homestead status, legal description, market and assessed values, exemptions, taxable parish value, millages, tax items, parcel information, ownership, transfers and tax-related fields.
4. How is residential property assessed in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Residential land and residential buildings are generally assessed at 10% of estimated market value. Commercial land is also assessed at 10%, while commercial buildings and business movable property are generally assessed at 15% of market value.
5. How much is the East Baton Rouge homestead exemption?
A qualifying owner-occupied residence can receive a homestead exemption of up to $7,500 of assessed parish value, which corresponds to $75,000 of market value at the 10% residential assessment ratio. Homestead exemption does not generally reduce municipal taxes and does not remove every separate fee.
6. When are East Baton Rouge 2026 property taxes due?
The Assessor’s official calendar says the Louisiana Tax Commission certifies the tax roll 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 do I appeal my 2026 Baton Rouge property assessment?
Review your assessment during the annual 15-calendar-day public-inspection period that occurs within the August 15 through September 15 timeframe. Contact the Assessor for the exact 2026 dates. Unresolved complaints can proceed to the Metro Council acting as Board of Review and then, when applicable, to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
8. Why is the previous owner still listed on my East Baton Rouge tax bill?
Property is assessed according to ownership as of January 1. If you purchase later in the year, the tax roll and notice may remain in the prior owner’s name for that year. Check the property description and current tax balance rather than simply ignoring or forwarding the notice.
9. Where do I pay East Baton Rouge property taxes?
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is the property-tax collector. The Assessor does not accept tax payments. Tax questions can be directed to the Sheriff’s Tax Office at 225-389-4810, and in-person tax services are available at City Hall, 222 Saint Louis Street, Room 238.
10. Where can I search East Baton Rouge deeds and mortgage records?
Use the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court property-record system through ClerkConnect. Mortgage, conveyance, map-index and related property records can be researched online, while public records can also be inspected at Clerk facilities during regular office hours.
Official Sources & Editorial Verification
East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor
Assessment search, homestead, mapping, office information and current notices.
SmartCAMA Assessment Search
Assessment number, owner, address, lot/block, legal, value and tax-related fields.
Assessments & Millages
Assessment ratios, homestead tax examples and Louisiana millage calculations.
Important Dates
January 1 assessment, April business filing, Open Book, tax-roll certification and December payment dates.
General Property Guidance
Homestead, Special Assessment Level, buyers, tax bills, address changes, appeals and tax-sale explanations.
EBRSO Property Tax Payments
Tax collection, payment, escrow, delinquency and 2026 tax-sale information.
Clerk Property Records
ClerkConnect property, mortgage, conveyance, map-index and online fee information.
Assessor Digital Map
Parcel map context, feature data and map-export tools.
Business Reporting
LAT forms, April 1 filing rule and movable-property instructions.
Verified August 11, 2026: current Assessor identity and locations, SmartCAMA search fields and syntax, assessment ratios, homestead treatment, Special Assessment Level requirements, annual dates, Sheriff’s tax-payment rules, 2026 tax-sale schedule, ClerkConnect property-record access and digital-map status were reviewed against official East Baton Rouge government sources.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court, City-Parish Government, Louisiana Tax Commission, SmartCAMA, GeoPortal, ClerkConnect or any municipality or taxing authority.
Assessment values, millages, tax balances, fees, homestead status, income limits, appeal dates, office hours, tax-sale rules and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, filing, buying property, redeeming property or making legal or financial decisions.
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