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1. Can I pay for my Property Taxes Online?

Yes, you can.  Click the following link to be redirected to our Online Property Tax Payment Service.
Online Property Tax Processing

2. When do the bills go out, and when do they become delinquent?

Property tax notices are generally mailed by the last week of November and become due upon receipt. Then become delinquent if not paid by December 31. If your Mortgage Company usually pays your property taxes, please forward the notice accordingly to them.

3. Do you accept the postmark on the envelope?

Yes! However, it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to insure that the Post Office has received and will post mark your mail.

4. What is the delinquent interest rate?

1% per month from January 1 until paid.

5. My Assessment seems too high, whom do I call?

You must contact the Bossier Parish Assessor’s Office at 318-965-2213. All changes to assessments must be submitted, by the Assessor, to the Louisiana Tax Commission, for approval.

6. Do you take partial payments?

No. The bill must be paid in full before our tax sale, which is held annually in June.

7. How do I file for a Homestead Exemption?

You must contact the Assessor’s Office at 318-965-2213. The Homestead Exemption exempts the first $75,000 of parish property tax. There is no Homestead Exemption for the city property taxes.

8. Where do I pay my City property tax bill?

You may mail your check or money order payable to Bossier City:
City of Bossier City
P.O. BOX 5399
Bossier City, LA 71171-5399

You may also pay your bill (in cash, check or money order) in person at this address:
Property Tax Department
620 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111

9. Where do I pay my Parish property tax bill?

View a variety of locations for paying your Parish Property tax by visiting the Parish Property Tax Bill page.

10. How do I change my mailing address?

You must submit your change of address by calling 318-965-2213 or in writing to:
Bossier Parish Assessor Office
P.O. Box 325
Benton, LA 71006

11. Are there any special instructions for mortgage or mortgage service companies?

Yes. For mortgage and mortgage service companies requesting research of assessment numbers on the property tax roll, electronic processing of taxes and printing of tax notices. Tax notice requests are due before October 31 for the tax billing in November. Tax payments are due on or before December 31. We accept payments postmarked with a December 31 date, but to facilitate a timely collection cycle we request that all mortgage company’s pay by December 20. A $1.50 error request processing fee is charged for each unpaid tax item requested in error.