Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office || Shreveport, Louisiana

Tax Divison

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Address:
Caddo Parish Courthouse
501 Texas Street Room 101
Shreveport, LA. 71101

Business Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed all legal holidays

Contact Information
Telephone: (318) 681-0638
Fax: (318) 681-1179
Email: tax@caddosheriff.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the collection of taxes?
Whom do I contact to change my address?
If I live in Shreveport, does my Tax notice from the Sheriff's Tax Division include city taxes?
How are my taxes calculated?
What is Homestead Exemption?
When is the deadline to pay my taxes?
What happens if I do not pay my taxes?
What is the Tax Sale?
What if a property is not sold at the Tax Sale?
What if I want to get my property back?
Why do I have to pay Fire District fees?

Who is responsible for the collection of taxes?

In Caddo Parish, the Sheriff is not only concerned with enforcing the law, but has the additional duty of Ex-officio Tax Collector and the responsibility of collecting parish taxes. Any property which has an outstanding balance of base tax, interest or other penalties or costs, is subject to being sold at the annual Tax Sale.
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Whom should I contact to make a change of address?

The Caddo Parish Tax Assessor's Office should be contacted at (318)226-6701 for all change of address information.
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If I live in Shreveport, does my tax notice from the Sheriff's Tax Department include city taxes?

No. The City of Shreveport collects city taxes. The Sheriff collects only parish taxes. The phone number for City of Shreveport tax collection is (318)673-5500.
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How are my taxes calculated?

The amount collected is based on an assessment that has been done by the Tax Assessor, which is another entity entirely separate from the Sheriff's Office. The assessment is used in calculations which include the amount of millage a particular property is subject to paying.
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What is Homestead Exemption?

In the State of Louisiana, homeowners are eligible for Homestead Exemption of the first $75,000 of the assessed value of the home considered as their permanent residence. A person can have homestead only on one home. To file for Homestead Exemption, contact the Tax Assessor's Office at (318)226-6701.
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When is the deadline to pay my taxes?

Current-year taxes become delinquent at the close of business on December 30 of that year. After this date, the taxes become delinquent and are assessed at a rate of one percent interest per month or any part of a month.
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What happens if I do not pay my taxes?

Any delinquent account - that is an account reflecting any amount of money due - may be sold at the annual Tax Sale. Your property will be advertised in the official "Parish Journal" and may be sold at the annual Tax Sale which is usually in May. The advertisement is usually published in April.
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How can I find out if my account has any outstanding balance?

Call the tax office or click here to check taxes online.

What is the Tax Sale?

The Tax Sale is held in Room G18 at the Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street, Shreveport, La. On the first day of the Tax Sale, all the unsettled properties that appeared in the newspaper advertising are read aloud. People in the room are considered tax buyers. These buyers have pre-registered with the Sheriff's Office. Tax buyer registration begins before the Tax Sale. Anyone can register up to the start of and during the sale.

After the reading of a property, buyers bid for a portion of ownership on the property. By law, the Sheriff continues accepting bids until the lowest bid is received in the interest of the actual property owner - which gives the buyer who bid that amount the right to purchase it.
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What happens if a property is not sold at the Tax Sale?

Any unsold property is adjudicated to Caddo Parish. The Parish then becomes owner of the property.
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What if my property is bought by a buyer and I want to get it back?

The original owner has up to three years from the date the deed is filed in the Clerk of Court's Office to redeem the property. A redemption is calculated by the Tax Collector. The amount of redemption will include a redemption fee, tax sale fee, interest due the tax buyer, the base taxes and monthly interest.
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Why do I have to pay Fire District fees?

Fire protection and emergency services for properties and citizens outside the City of Shreveport are provided by one of nine Caddo Parish Fire Districts. Fire District fees help fund fire protection and emergency services in your area. They are determined by your fire district and are voted on by the citizens in that district. Fire protection and emergency services inside the city are provided by the Shreveport Fire Department and are funded by city taxes paid by Shreveport residents.
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	Tax Divison To check taxes online click here To pay taxes online click here To find out where your tax dollars go click here Address: Caddo Parish Courthouse 501 Texas Street Room 101 Shreveport, LA. 71101 Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed all legal holidays Contact Information Telephone: (318) 681-0638 Fax: (318) 681-1179 Email: tax@caddosheriff.org Frequently Asked Questions Who is responsible for the collection of taxes? Whom do I contact to change my address? If I live in Shreveport, does my Tax notice from the Sheriff's Tax Division include city taxes? How are my taxes calculated? What is Homestead Exemption? When is the deadline to pay my taxes? What happens if I do not pay my taxes? What is the Tax Sale? What if a property is not sold at the Tax Sale? What if I want to get my property back? Why do I have to pay Fire District fees? Who is responsible for the collection of taxes? In Caddo Parish, the Sheriff is not only concerned with enforcing the law, but has the additional duty of Ex-officio Tax Collector and the responsibility of collecting parish taxes. Any property which has an outstanding balance of base tax, interest or other penalties or costs, is subject to being sold at the annual Tax Sale. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] Whom should I contact to make a change of address? The Caddo Parish Tax Assessor's Office should be contacted at (318)226-6701 for all change of address information. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] If I live in Shreveport, does my tax notice from the Sheriff's Tax Department include city taxes? No. The City of Shreveport collects city taxes. The Sheriff collects only parish taxes. The phone number for City of Shreveport tax collection is (318)673-5500. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] How are my taxes calculated? The amount collected is based on an assessment that has been done by the Tax Assessor, which is another entity entirely separate from the Sheriff's Office. The assessment is used in calculations which include the amount of millage a particular property is subject to paying. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] What is Homestead Exemption? In the State of Louisiana, homeowners are eligible for Homestead Exemption of the first $75,000 of the assessed value of the home considered as their permanent residence. A person can have homestead only on one home. To file for Homestead Exemption, contact the Tax Assessor's Office at (318)226-6701. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] When is the deadline to pay my taxes? Current-year taxes become delinquent at the close of business on December 30 of that year. After this date, the taxes become delinquent and are assessed at a rate of one percent interest per month or any part of a month. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] What happens if I do not pay my taxes? Any delinquent account - that is an account reflecting any amount of money due - may be sold at the annual Tax Sale. Your property will be advertised in the official "Parish Journal" and may be sold at the annual Tax Sale which is usually in May. The advertisement is usually published in April. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] How can I find out if my account has any outstanding balance? Call the tax office or click here to check taxes online. What is the Tax Sale? The Tax Sale is held in Room G18 at the Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street, Shreveport, La. On the first day of the Tax Sale, all the unsettled properties that appeared in the newspaper advertising are read aloud. People in the room are considered tax buyers. These buyers have pre-registered with the Sheriff's Office. Tax buyer registration begins before the Tax Sale. Anyone can register up to the start of and during the sale. After the reading of a property, buyers bid for a portion of ownership on the property. By law, the Sheriff continues accepting bids until the lowest bid is received in the interest of the actual property owner - which gives the buyer who bid that amount the right to purchase it. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] What happens if a property is not sold at the Tax Sale? Any unsold property is adjudicated to Caddo Parish. The Parish then becomes owner of the property. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] What if my property is bought by a buyer and I want to get it back? The original owner has up to three years from the date the deed is filed in the Clerk of Court's Office to redeem the property. A redemption is calculated by the Tax Collector. The amount of redemption will include a redemption fee, tax sale fee, interest due the tax buyer, the base taxes and monthly interest. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information] Why do I have to pay Fire District fees? Fire protection and emergency services for properties and citizens outside the City of Shreveport are provided by one of nine Caddo Parish Fire Districts. Fire District fees help fund fire protection and emergency services in your area. They are determined by your fire district and are voted on by the citizens in that district. Fire protection and emergency services inside the city are provided by the Shreveport Fire Department and are funded by city taxes paid by Shreveport residents. [Return to Questions List] [Contact Information]