Having the right information can help take unpleasant surprises out of the home-buying process. Crescent Title is happy to provide these links to help guide you through the purchase of your new home.

We have provided links to details on applying for homestead exemptions, connecting utilities, tax rates, and other information you will find helpful after purchasing your new home.

Application: There are seven assessment districts, each with its own assessor ( a list of Assessors and phone numbes follows). The seller, selling agent or closing attorney should be able to tell you the district your house is in. If you're not sure, you can call any one of the assessors or the main number for the board of assessors. Crescent Title has a list of assessors and their phone numbers.
To process your application, your assessor needs two things, one from your closing notary/attorney and one from you.

The closing notary/attorney will provide a recorded copy of the act of sale, proving that you purchased the property. (The notary is required to file this with the assessor within two weeks of the closing; you do NOT have to wait until you receive your copy in the mail.)
You must provide proof that you will reside in the property you just bought.

The different assessors handle the process in different ways. Here is a quick summary of what they require. (It's always good to start the application process with a phone call to your assessor to get full instructions and avoid an unnecessary trip to City Hall.)

* In the 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th districts, you can handle the process by phone. Simply call, tell them you've purchased the property and plan to live there, and they'll mail you a homestead exemption application card. Sign it, keep the white receipt and mail back the pink card.

* In the 3rd, 4th, and 5th districts, the assessors request that you apply in person. It's still wise to call first, to make sure the recorded act of sale has reached their office. When you go in, you must present proof that you can live at your new address. This can be your driver's license with the new address recorded on it, or an unpaid utility bill (such as water bill) sent to your new address. You sign the application card and get the receipt to take with you.

In some cases, the assessor will request that you fill out a form listing the square footage, number of rooms and condition of your home. In addition, they may ask you to provide a recent photo of the property. These are merely to gather up-to-date information on the property; they may be mailed back later and do not affect your application for homestead exemption.

Renewal: Once you have received your initial exemption, the annual renewal process is handled by mail. Renewal notices will go out in March for the following year's exemption. Simply sign the card and return it.

First District Assessor
Honorable Darren G. Mire
Phone: (504) 658-1310
Fax: (504) 658-1312  

Second District Assessor
Honorable Claude Mauberret
Phone: (504) 658-1320
Fax: (504) 658-1321  

Third District Assessor
Honorable Erroll G. Williams
Phone: (504) 658-1330

Fourth District Assessor
Honorable Dr. Betty Jefferson
Phone: (504) 658-1340
Fax: (504) 658-1345  

Fifth District Assessor
Honorable Thomas Arnold
Phone: (504) 658-1350
Fax: (504) 658-1351

Sixth District Assessor
Honorable Nancy J. Marshall
Phone: (504) 658-1360, (504) 593-0602
Fax: (504) 658 -1368, (504) 566 –1201  

Seventh District Assessor
Honorable Henry F. Heaton
Phone: (504) 658-1370
Fax: (504) 658-1375

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How To Apply For Your Homestead Exemption in Jefferson Parish


You must apply in person, at the East Jefferson office in Elmwood or the West Jefferson office in Gretna, and you must bring a recorded copy of the act of sale. This copy will include the conveyance numbers (number of the book and page on which the sale is recorded at the office of conveyance); you will receive it in the mail from the notary who handled the closing.

New Gretna Courthouse
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 1100
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-4100

Yenni Building
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Suite 901
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 736-6370   8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday


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How To Apply For Your Homestead Exemption in St. Tammany Parish


St. Tammany Homestead Exemption Form


Covington Office
St. Tammany Parish Justice Center
701 N. Columbia Street
(985) 809-8180

 Slidell Office
61134 North Military Rd.
(985) 646-1990  

First District Assessor Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Download the St. Tammany exemption form here.


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How To Apply For Your Homestead Exemption in St. Charles Parish


You must apply in person, and you must bring a recorded copy of the act of sale. This copy will include the conveyance numbers (number of the book and page on which the sale is recorded at the office of conveyance); you will receive it in the mail from the notary who handled the closing.

St. Charles Parish
15045 River Road
Hahnville, LA 70057
Phone: (985) 783-6281 or (504) 467-5982

Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Monday through Friday  

Website: St. Charles Parish Homestead Exemptions


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How To Apply For Your Homestead Exemption in St. Bernard Parish


You must apply in person, and you must bring a recorded copy of the act of sale. This copy will include the conveyance numbers (number of the book and page on which the sale is recorded at the office of conveyance); you will receive it in the mail from the notary who handled the closing.

St. Bernard Parish
1100 W Saint Bernard Hwy Ste 105
Chalmette, LA 70043-4765
(504) 279-6379
8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday


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