Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Caddo Parish Assessor's Office.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: December 31, 2026; the official FAQ states homestead applications may be filed at any time during the calendar year. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationthe official FAQ describes a permanent Special Assessment Level for qualifying homestead owners age 65+ with adjusted gross income below $100,000, but a current 2026 adjusted threshold was not published.
no general annual parcel-assessment growth cap verified. Louisiana generally reassesses real property every four years; qualifying Special Assessment Level homesteads may have assessed value frozen subject to statutory exceptions.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: September 8, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.; 2026 appeal hearings are scheduled for September 14, 2026. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.