New Orleans Assessor Property Search 2026: Address & Map

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New Orleans • Orleans Parish property, map and tax lookup

Find the Parcel Before You Pay or Appeal

Search Orleans Parish assessment records free, locate a New Orleans property by address, owner name or tax bill reference, review the parcel map, and separate the Assessor record from the City tax bill and recorded deed.

For August 2026, this guide also explains the unusual current timing: 2026 taxes are already in collection, while the Assessor is now showing the 2027 assessment roll and accepting 2027 value appeals through August 20.

Search by Address Owner & Map Search Current Appeal Window
Assessor search Free Real-property assessment records and maps for Orleans Parish.
2026 tax bill Past Feb. 28 deadline Unpaid 2026 tax can now carry monthly interest.
2027 open rolls Through Aug. 17 Current public-inspection period in August 2026.
2027 online appeal Aug. 20 • 4 p.m. Current Assessor-published filing deadline.

Fast Answer: Assessor, Property Viewer, Treasury or Land Records?

Use the Orleans Parish Assessor for assessment value, parcel information, exemptions, property characteristics and assessment appeals. Use the City Property Viewer for a map-based search by address, owner name or Tax Bill ID. Use Bureau of Treasury for the actual 2026 tax bill, balance and payment. Use the Orleans Parish Civil Clerk Land Records Division for deeds, sales, mortgages, liens and other recorded instruments.

Do not confuse 2026 taxes with the 2027 assessment roll. The tax bill currently being collected is the 2026 tax bill. The valuation inspection and appeal window happening now in August 2026 concerns the 2027 assessment roll.
Independent-site disclosure: AssessorPropertySearch.org is an informational guide. It is not the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office, City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury, Civil District Court Clerk, Board of Review or Louisiana Tax Commission.

Which New Orleans Property Office Actually Handles Your Task?

New Orleans and Orleans Parish property records are not kept in one universal system. Route the problem before searching.

A

Assessment, exemption or value

Use the Orleans Parish Assessor for assessed value, property characteristics, assessment maps, Homestead Exemption, Special Assessment Levels, address corrections and value appeals.

Official Orleans Parish Assessor Open Assessor Property Search
M

Owner, address or map search

Use the City Property Viewer when you want a visual parcel lookup and have an address, owner name or Tax Bill ID.

Official City of New Orleans Property Viewer Open Property Viewer
$

Tax bill, balance or payment

Use Bureau of Treasury when you need the amount due, payment status, delinquent interest, historical bill or payment correction.

Official City of New Orleans Treasury Find Tax Bill
D

Deed, mortgage or lien

Use the Civil District Court Clerk’s Land Records Division for sales, conveyances, mortgages, liens, judgments of possession and recorded property documents.

Official Orleans Parish Civil Clerk Land Records Open Land Records Information

What a New Orleans Assessor Property Record Can Tell You

Assessment data helps explain how a parcel is valued for taxation. It should be read together with the tax bill and, when legal ownership matters, the recorded deed.

Record field
Useful for
Do not assume
Owner / taxpayer name
Finding the person or entity carried for assessment purposes.
That it is a current title opinion.
Location address
Matching the physical property and historical tax bill.
That it must match the owner mailing address.
Tax Bill ID / parcel reference
Moving between map, assessment and tax-bill systems.
That it is the same as every Clerk document number.
Land assessment
Understanding the land portion of assessed value.
That it equals independent land-market value.
Improvement assessment
Understanding value assigned to taxable structures.
That it equals construction or insurance replacement cost.
Homestead amount
Checking whether the primary-residence exemption appears.
That every special millage or charge is exempt.
Legal/property description
Cross-checking parcel identity.
That the abbreviated assessment description replaces the recorded act or survey.
Map / building sketch / square footage
Assessment review and factual-error checks.
That these are legally recorded surveys or construction plans.

New Orleans Property Assessment Value vs Tax Bill

The Assessor determines property value; taxing authorities establish millages; Treasury bills and collects the resulting tax.

Residential property and land

Louisiana assessment rules used by the Orleans Assessor assess residential property and land at 10% of fair market value.

Commercial / industrial buildings

The Assessor FAQ identifies a 15% of fair market value assessment level for commercial and industrial buildings.

Millage

One mill equals one-tenth of one percent, or 0.001. Different taxing authorities and special districts can affect the final bill.

Simple example: a $300,000 qualifying residential property begins with a $30,000 assessed value at the 10% residential assessment level. Exemptions can reduce taxable assessed value before applicable millages are applied.
Do not use a generic rate calculator as a final bill. Orleans Parish can include special security and development districts, so even the Assessor warns that its tax estimator may not capture every special district.

2026 New Orleans Property Tax Payment, Interest and Fees

The usual Treasury FAQ says property taxes are generally due January 31, but the City published a specific exception for the 2026 bill: taxpayers had until February 28, 2026 before interest began.

Current August 2026 status: if the 2026 tax remains unpaid, do not use the original bill amount. Treasury records show interest accruing at 1% per month on delinquent 2026 taxes. Search the live account for the current payoff.
Payment method
Current posted fee / rule
Useful warning
Online ACH / e-check
No service fee
Bank account must accept ACH; keep both payment confirmations.
Online debit / credit card
2.49%, with $2 minimum stated for card processing
Convenience fee is non-refundable.
In-person debit / credit card
2.7% on the City’s in-person payment instructions
This differs from the current online-card fee.
Mail
Check, money order or cashier’s check according to current instructions
Include the correct Department 165025 mailing information and bill stub.
Partial payment
Treasury says partial payments can be applied pro rata
Partial payments are not allowed online. Remaining balance continues to accrue interest.

Before submitting payment

  • Confirm the correct property address.
  • Confirm the Tax Bill Number.
  • Check that the year is 2026 or the intended prior year.
  • Review current interest and any lien or special-district amount.
  • Save the transaction confirmation.
  • Allow approximately 24–48 hours for an electronic payment to reflect online.
  • If the bank has an ACH debit block, authorize the City payment before submitting an e-check.
Escrow owners still receive bills. Treasury says the tax bill is mailed to the owner of record even when a mortgage company is expected to pay. Revised bills, Code Enforcement liens and Safety & Permits charges are not necessarily included in the lender’s normal escrow payment.
Official City of New Orleans property-tax payment instructions Review Current Payment Rules

Current Orleans Parish Assessment Appeal — August 2026

The active appeal process in August 2026 concerns the 2027 assessment roll.

July 15, 2026 — 2027 assessment roll opened

Owners and interested parties can inspect the roll and discuss property valuation with Assessor staff.

July 22, 2026 — online appeals opened

The Assessor’s e-file system began accepting online assessed-value appeals.

August 17, 2026 — current Open Rolls closing date

Because of the 2026 calendar, the Assessor has published August 17 as the last day of the public-inspection period.

August 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — online appeal deadline

The Assessor currently states that online assessed-value appeals are accepted until 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 20.

Talk to an appraiser before filing when useful

The Assessor strongly encourages owners to meet with appraisal staff. Appointments can be virtual or in person and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-ins are handled first come, first served, but scheduled appointments receive priority.

2026 Open Rolls locations

City Hall

1300 Perdido Street
4th Floor
New Orleans

Algiers Courthouse

225 Morgan Street
1st Floor
New Orleans

Lakeview Christian Center

5885 Fleur De Lis Drive
2nd Floor
New Orleans

Appeal the assessment, not the feeling that “taxes are too high.” The Assessor’s FAQ explains that a value appeal should identify an incorrect property fact or market-value problem. Tax-rate complaints belong with the taxing authorities.
Official 2027 Open Rolls and current e-file information
Check Current Open Rolls Open Online Appeal

BOR-1 Residential Property Appeal Form: What Must Be Complete

For a single-family home, townhouse or condominium, the Assessor’s forms page identifies BOR 1 – LAT 1 Residential Property Appeal Form.

Required identifying information

  • Appellant name and contact information.
  • Complete mailing address for notices.
  • Taxpayer of record when different from appellant.
  • Property address being appealed.
  • Parcel / ParID and Tax Bill Number information where applicable.

Requested value cannot be skipped

The BOR-1 form asks what the owner believes the property is worth and provides separate entries for:

  • Land value.
  • Building / house value.
  • Total requested value.

The form explicitly states that appeals without a requested value will not be accepted.

Paper appeal copy rule

Four-copy rule: the Assessor’s 2026 Open Rolls notice and BOR-1 form both state that paper filings need four copies of the appeal form and supporting materials. The BOR-1 warns that an incomplete form or lack of copies can result in denial.

Representative filing?

If the appellant is someone other than the taxpayer of record, the BOR-1 says an authorization form must be filed with the appeal. The Assessor forms page separately lists a BOR Agent/Representative Form.

Choose the correct BOR form

Property type
Assessor form
Single-family / townhouse / condominium
BOR 1 – LAT 1 Residential Property Appeal
Vacant land
BOR 2 – LAT 2 Vacant Land Appeal
Apartments
BOR 3 – LAT 3 Apartments Appeal
Commercial / industrial
BOR 4 – LAT 4 Commercial & Industrial Appeal
Personal property
BOR 5 – Personal Property Appeal
Official Assessor forms
Open All Appeal Forms Open BOR-1 Residential PDF

Build an Orleans Parish Appeal Evidence Packet That Explains the Value

Evidence should connect directly to the specific reason the Assessor value is wrong.

Evidence identified by the Assessor

  • Recent appraisal.
  • Builder’s contract.
  • Insurance documents.
  • Recent, printed and dated property photographs.
  • Comparable neighboring sales when they support a lower market value.
  • Repair-cost estimates where condition affects value.

BOR-1 property-fact checks

  • Living area.
  • Year built.
  • Bathrooms and bedrooms.
  • Garage or carport.
  • Porches and patios.
  • Condition and quality.
  • Foundation and roofing.
  • Heating / cooling.
  • Extra features such as pool or elevator.
Good evidence sequence: identify the wrong Assessor fact → show the correct fact → explain how it changes market value → state the land, building and total value you are requesting.
After Board of Review: Louisiana law provides a further Louisiana Tax Commission appeal route for a taxpayer dissatisfied with the Board of Review determination. Use the determination notice and current Louisiana Tax Commission instructions because the next deadline depends on that decision.

Orleans Parish Homestead Exemption: Documents to Prepare

For an owner-occupied primary residence, the Orleans Parish Homestead Exemption removes the first $75,000 of market value, equivalent to $7,500 of assessed value, from eligible property taxation.

Prepare these documents

  • Completed Homestead Exemption application.
  • Proof of ownership.
  • Valid Louisiana driver’s license or state ID showing the property address.
  • Current qualifying utility bill showing matching service and mailing address.
  • Proof of cancellation if a Homestead Exemption was claimed elsewhere.

Utility-document traps

The current online Homestead instructions accept specified bills such as a current unpaid Entergy bill, cable bill or AT&T landline bill when the required address and residential-use information matches.

  • Sewerage & Water Board bills are not accepted for this proof requirement.
  • An internet-only bill should not be assumed to qualify.
  • Mismatched service and mailing addresses can delay the application.
Multiple resident owners: the Assessor says all owners who occupy the property must participate in the Homestead process. For a virtual appointment, the applicant must visually match the ID, and all applicants must be present.
Official Orleans Parish Homestead information
Review Homestead & Special Levels Review Online Application Requirements

Age Freeze, Disability Freeze, Disabled Veteran and First Responder Relief

These programs are separate from an ordinary value appeal and have their own eligibility and documentation rules.

Program
Current key rule
Important detail
Age Freeze / Special Assessment Level
Generally age 65+ and current Assessor income threshold of $102,700 or less
Requires Homestead Exemption and supporting income/ID documentation.
Disability Freeze
Qualifying federal/state disability plus current income threshold
Requires Homestead Exemption; current Assessor guidance says disability-freeze applications are annual.
Disabled Veteran Exemption
Additional relief can apply based on service-connected disability percentage
Current Assessor page lists different relief for 50–70%, 70–99% and qualifying 100% disability.
First Responder Exemption
Additional $25,000 market-value / $2,500 assessed-value exemption for qualifying personnel
2026 reapplication deadline: August 17.
First responders must reapply annually. The Assessor’s June 2026 notice specifically says eligible first responders must reapply to maintain the additional exemption and lists August 17, 2026 as the current deadline.

New Orleans Deed, Mortgage, Lien and Land Record Search

Use the Clerk of Civil District Court Land Records Division when you need a recorded property document rather than a tax-assessment record.

What Land Records preserves

  • Acts of sale / deeds.
  • Other land transfers.
  • Mortgages and releases.
  • Liens and encumbrances.
  • Building contracts.
  • Judgments of possession.
  • Historical notarial property records.

Online versus office research

The Clerk states that modern abstract and legal research can be performed through its paid online subscription system or at the Clerk’s office at no charge.

Current posted online subscription prices are:

  • 24 hours: $20.
  • 30 days: $100.
  • 365 days: $700.

Useful record-date clues

Record system
Coverage clue
Unified Land Records index
February 18, 2014 forward.
Mortgage index
September 21, 1987 through February 14, 2014 in the legacy index coverage.
Conveyance index
January 1, 1989 through February 14, 2014 in legacy coverage.
Notarial records
Historical Orleans Parish records extend back into the 1700s.
Assessment owner name ≠ legal title proof. A property can have transfer timing, succession, trust, mortgage or lien issues that require the actual recorded document and professional title/legal review.
Official Orleans Parish Civil Clerk
Land Records Overview Online Record Subscription

Wrong Value, Address, Tax Payment or Ownership Record? Use the Correct Fix

Problem
Start with
Prepare first
Wrong square footage, building fact or assessment value
Orleans Parish Assessor
Property address, Tax Bill ID/parcel reference, photos, appraisal or factual documentation.
Wrong assessment mailing address
Orleans Parish Assessor
ID, ownership/authorization documents and the correct address.
Missing Homestead Exemption on tax bill
Assessor first
Homestead eligibility documents and property record.
Payment missing or applied incorrectly
Treasury Tax Research Unit
Tax Bill Number, amount, payment date and confirmation/check information.
Wrong deed / ownership transfer issue
Civil Clerk Land Records
Party names, recording date, NA/instrument information when known.
Fence or boundary conflict
Recorded records + licensed survey/title/legal help
Recorded deed, plat, survey and related documents.
Treasury payment research: for payment errors, missing payments, misapplied payments or property-tax refunds, the City directs property owners to the Tax Research Unit at (504) 658-1712.

New Orleans Property Search Not Working? Fix It This Way

Problem
Likely reason
Next step
Address is not found
Too much postal formatting.
Remove unit, punctuation, ZIP and unnecessary wording; try the assessed location style.
Owner search gives nothing
Name format, trust/LLC, recent transfer or different taxpayer-of-record wording.
Use Property Viewer and try last name first; then verify the recorded deed.
Owner search gives too many results
Common surname.
Add first name/middle initial or switch to the property address.
Tax Bill ID gives no autocomplete
Property Viewer does not auto-complete tax bill IDs.
Enter the complete ID rather than waiting for a suggestion.
Historical tax search is slow
Search term is too broad.
Use a more specific owner, location or bill number and filter by tax year.
Old bill shows lower amount than Treasury
Historical PDF is an as-printed bill and does not represent current interest/balance.
Use the live Treasury account for payoff.
Tax payment has not appeared immediately
Treasury posting delay.
Allow about 24–48 hours, then use the payment confirmation when contacting Treasury.
Assessor map conflicts with survey
Assessment maps are not legal surveys.
Use recorded documents and a professional survey for legal boundary work.
Trying to appeal 2026 tax bill amount now
Tax collection and assessment appeal are different cycles.
For current value review, check the 2027 assessment roll and August 20 appeal deadline.
Recent owner does not match Assessor record
Recording and assessment systems may update on different schedules.
Verify the deed in Land Records, then contact the Assessor about the assessment record.

New Orleans Property Offices, Phones and Call Scripts

State the property address and Tax Bill Number or parcel reference before explaining the problem.

Office
Use it for
Current details
Orleans Parish Assessor — East Bank
Assessment, property record, exemption, appraisal review and appeal.
City Hall Room 4E01, 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 754-8811
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Orleans Parish Assessor — West Bank
Assessment, property record and customer service.
Algiers Courthouse Room 104, 225 Morgan St, New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 368-7642
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bureau of Treasury
Tax bill, payment, interest, refunds and payment research.
1300 Perdido St, Room 1W40, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 658-1701
Current payment page lists Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
Land Records Division
Deeds, sales, mortgages, liens and recorded property documents.
1340 Poydras St, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 407-0005
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Assessor call script

“I am calling about [address / Tax Bill ID]. I need help with the 2027 [market value / building detail / exemption / appeal] shown in the current assessment record.”

Treasury call script

“I am calling about 2026 Tax Bill [number]. Please confirm the current balance, interest, and whether my payment dated [date] has posted correctly.”

Land Records call script

“I need to locate a recorded property document involving [party name] and [property/address]. I have the approximate recording date and [NA/instrument number if known].”

Before You Rely on a New Orleans Property Record

  • Confirm that the property is in Orleans Parish.
  • Match the location address.
  • Save the Tax Bill ID or parcel reference.
  • Confirm whether you are reviewing the 2026 tax bill or 2027 assessment roll.
  • Use Treasury for the live amount due.
  • Check Homestead Exemption when the property is a qualifying primary residence.
  • Use Land Records for legal deed/mortgage/lien research.
  • Do not treat the Assessor map or square footage as a legal survey.
  • Use the current August 20 deadline if filing a 2027 assessed-value appeal online.
  • Keep copies and confirmations for every payment, appeal or record request.

Official New Orleans Property Links by Final Task

Use these action links after identifying the correct record and office above.

Assessment record

Search Orleans Parish real-property assessment records and assessment maps.

Assessor Search

Owner / map lookup

Search by address, owner name or Tax Bill ID on the City map.

Property Viewer

Current tax bill

Locate the current property-tax account and move to payment.

Find Tax Bill

Historical tax bills

Search as-printed tax bill PDFs from 2008 through 2026.

Historical Bills

2027 value appeal

Use the current online appeal system before the published August 20 deadline.

Online Appeal

Deeds and land records

Research sales, mortgages, liens and other recorded property instruments.

Land Records

New Orleans Assessor Property Search FAQs

What is the official New Orleans assessor property search?

The official assessment search is provided by the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office. It gives public access to real-property tax assessment records and maps for properties in Orleans Parish. Use City Treasury separately for the actual property-tax bill and payment.

Can I search New Orleans property records by address for free?

Yes. Start with the official Orleans Parish Assessor property search or the City of New Orleans Property Viewer. The Property Viewer accepts address searches and provides map-based property information without requiring a paid private property report.

Can I search New Orleans property records by owner name?

Yes. The City Property Viewer supports owner-name searching. Its help instructions recommend the format “last name first name middle initial.” If a recent owner is missing, verify the recorded deed through Orleans Parish Land Records.

Where is the New Orleans tax assessor property search map?

Use the City of New Orleans Property Viewer for the most practical map-based lookup. You can search an address, owner name or Tax Bill ID or simply zoom to a property and select the parcel. The map is for research and is not a legal survey.

Where do I find my 2026 New Orleans property tax bill?

Use the City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury tax-bill search. Search the current account by address or Tax Bill Number. Historical tax bill PDFs from 2008 through 2026 are available through the separate historical tax-bill system.

When was the 2026 New Orleans property tax payment deadline?

The City issued a special 2026 notice allowing taxpayers through February 28, 2026 to submit payment before interest accrued. As of August 2026, an unpaid 2026 account can carry interest at 1% per month, so use the live Treasury balance rather than the original bill amount.

What is the current Orleans Parish property assessment appeal deadline?

The active August 2026 appeal concerns the 2027 assessment roll. The 2027 roll is open for inspection through August 17, 2026, and the Assessor currently accepts online value appeals until 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026.

What form does a New Orleans homeowner use to appeal an assessment?

A single-family homeowner, townhouse owner or condominium owner generally uses BOR 1 – LAT 1 Residential Property Appeal Form. The form requires a requested land value, building value and total value. Paper submissions require four copies of the form and supporting materials.

How much is the Orleans Parish Homestead Exemption?

For an eligible owner-occupied primary residence, the Homestead Exemption removes the first $75,000 of market value, equal to $7,500 of assessed value, from eligible property taxation. The Assessor requires ownership, identification and qualifying residence documentation.

Where do I find New Orleans deeds, mortgages and liens?

Use the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk’s Land Records Division. It maintains acts of sale, mortgages, liens and other recorded property instruments. Modern research is available through a paid online subscription, while public research can also be done at the Land Records office.

Best Search Order for New Orleans Property Records

Start with the Assessor or City Property Viewer, confirm the parcel and save the Tax Bill ID. Use Treasury only when you need the live tax amount or payment, and use Land Records when legal ownership, a deed, mortgage or lien matters.

For August 2026, keep the two tax years separate: resolve any unpaid 2026 tax through Treasury, while assessment-value review and the August 20 appeal deadline apply to the 2027 assessment roll.

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