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What's My Line?

What does the Assessor do? Does he collect property taxes? No. Does he raise the taxes on my house and property! No. Hey, I know what he does! He is responsible ...

  
Fair Market Value --- What is it? How is it Determined?

Fair Market Value can be defined as what a willing seller decides to accept for a house and property, in dollars, from a willing buyer, both being informed ...

  
Accrued Depreciation --- What is it? How is it Estimated?

In appraisal, accrued depreciation is the loss in value from reproduction or replacement cost new due to all causes except depletion, as of the date of appraisal. This differs from ...

  
Reappraisal --- Too Many Letters to be a Four Letter Word.

When the word reappraisal is mentioned in a conversation, many times people grimace, become very silent or loudly say a ...

  
The Cornerstone --- Fairness and Equity.

People expect fairness and equity in taxation and rightly so. There is nothing that will upset a taxpayer more ...

  
Who Pays Property Taxes?

What exactly does it mean to have a homestead exemption? Most people know something about the homestead exemption, but not everyone understands all ...

  
Who Pays Property Taxes II?

What exactly does it mean to have a homestead exemption? Most people know something about the homestead exemption, but not everyone understands all aspects of it. Here are a few basic facts. Any Louisiana citizen is eligible ...

  
Good Maps --- An Important Part of the Assessor's Office.

Good parcel maps are an essential part of the assessor’s office. These maps can provide a geographic view of the assessment rolls as well as an inventory of properties that can be used to show ownership ...

  
Louisiana Special Assessment Level --- What is it? How do I apply?

If you or your spouse is 65 years of age, and have an adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less, or any person with a service-conected disability ...

  


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