Modernized technology in every department, including hardware, software, and training personnel
Implemented a new geographic information system (GIS) providing a digital map with detailed information about properties
Launched a new website with mobile device compatibility
Researched, mapped, and photographed all structures, with 126,000 parcels identified and drawn in GIS
Provides GIS software and latest aerial imagery to all parish agencies with parcels and data
Share data with parish government to assist them in complying with notice ordinances
Worked with municipalities to complete and maintain GIS mapping of all municipalities
Nearly all forms are now submittable electronically online, as well as download capability
Added Zoom capability for Homestead Exemption and Freezes applications and other needs formerly only available in-person
Converted to modern GIS driven, fully integrated assessment software
Enhanced Transparency
Implemented website GIS digital property map, giving the public the ability to compare assessed values and locate property owners
Provides aerial imagery to increase the accuracy of the tax roll, help identify missing property and structures and to update data and valuation
Drew and linked nearly 95 percent of parcels with assessment number and imagery
Provided first-ever Quadrennial Report to the public to illustrate and inform where tax dollars are derived and distributed across St. Tammany Parish
Provide an open roll period of 30 days for the public inspection of the tax roll instead of the 14 days required by law
Provides annual parish millage chart updates
Provides a multitude of educational and informative pamphlets and videos to the public on website
Provides assessment database search for current and past tax history.
Built Trust
Removed thousands of ineligible homestead exemptions
Removed hundreds of ineligible special assessments
Added thousands of existing and new parcels, homes, and buildings to the tax roll
Made the tax roll more accurate, complete, and uniform to encourage public agencies to lower taxes
Continues to educate and keep citizens informed through outreach and education
Allowed .41 mills to retire for Assessor’s Office millage saving taxpayers $1 million annually
Improved online search engine to provide more detailed tax roll information to the public
Provided greater efficiency by decreasing vehicle fleet by 60 percent and staff by 10 percent
Parish-wide millages are reduced by approximately 10 mills in last 10 years
Hosted the Louisiana Legislative Auditor for annual educational workshop to help educate our taxing bodies multiple times
Reduced the number of change orders sent to the Louisiana Tax Commission in both number and in total dollars
Continue to provide assessment reviews both in-person and online efficiently and effectively
Drastically reduced the number of Assessment Reviews presented to the Board of Review (St. Tammany Parish Council) and LA Tax commission annually
Effectively executed a smooth and efficient reassessment in 2020 while simultaneously dealing with all challenges of the pandemic
Effectively executed a smooth and efficient Hurricane Ida review process proactively working parish and STPAO identified damaged properties without requiring citizens to come in and file for a review.
IF YOU HAVE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS DUE TO HURRICANE FRANCINE, PLEASE CLICK "HURRICANE FRANCINE DAMAGE" AND FILE A STORM REVIEW.