# St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office

> Property Tax Assessor


## Pages

- [St Tammany 2024 Quadrennial Report](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-2024-quadrennial-report/)
- [St Tammany 2025 GAP Analysis Report](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-2025-gap-analysis-report/)
- [First Responders](https://stpao.org/first-responders/)
- [Sitemap](https://stpao.org/sitemap/)
- [Ask A Question](https://stpao.org/contact/ask-a-question/)
- [Schedule a Zoom Meeting](https://stpao.org/contact/schedule-a-zoom-meeting/)
- [All Tech](https://stpao.org/all-tech/)
- [COVID-19 NOTICE](https://stpao.org/covid-19-notice/)
- [Departments](https://stpao.org/about-us/departments/)
- [Office Accomplishments](https://stpao.org/biography/office-accomplishments/)
- [Should I file for an Assessment Review?](https://stpao.org/should-i-file-for-an-assessment-review/)
- [Storm Damage](https://stpao.org/storm-damage/)
- [GIS](https://stpao.org/gis/)
- [Application for Assessment Review](https://stpao.org/forms/application-assessment-review/)
- [Investor Rate Exemption](https://stpao.org/forms/investor-rate-exemption/)
- [Change of Address](https://stpao.org/forms/change-of-address/)
- [Important Links](https://stpao.org/important-links/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://stpao.org/faq/)
- [Suggestions or Comments](https://stpao.org/contact/suggestions-or-comments/)
- [Email Sign-up](https://stpao.org/contact/email-sign-up/)
- [Our Field Staff](https://stpao.org/about-us/our-field-staff/)
- [Request For Assessor to Speak at a Community Event](https://stpao.org/request-for-assessor-to-speak-at-a-community-event/)
- [Video Library](https://stpao.org/video-library/)
- [Community](https://stpao.org/blog/community/)
- [Check Your Assessment](https://stpao.org/check-your-assessment/)
- [Parish Millage Info](https://stpao.org/parish-millage-history/)
- [Personal Property](https://stpao.org/personal-property/)
- [Forms And Resources](https://stpao.org/forms/)
- [Latest News](https://stpao.org/blog/)
- [Contact](https://stpao.org/contact/)
- [Our Administrative Staff](https://stpao.org/about-us/our-administrative-staff/)
- [Meet Your Assessor](https://stpao.org/biography/)
- [Our Mission](https://stpao.org/about-us/)
- [Home](https://stpao.org/)


## Posts

- [We had a great time on Oct. 2nd at National Night Out Against Crime in Slidell! It’s always an honor to connect with our community, support local law enforcement, and promote safety and unity across St. Tammany Parish.](https://stpao.org/we-had-a-great-time-on-oct-2nd-at-national-night-out-against-crime-in-slidell-its-always-an-honor-to-connect-with-our-community-support-local-law-enforcement-and-promote-safety-and-unity/)
- [Newell Normand Podcast](https://stpao.org/newell-normand-podcast/)
- [Tommy Tucker Podcast](https://stpao.org/tommy-tucker-podcast/)
- [Board of Review Public Notice](https://stpao.org/notice-to-st-tammany-parish-property-owners-parish-board-of-review/)
- [Median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in the U.S. in 2024. Here are the states in order from highest to lowest median property tax amount; Louisiana is #44:](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/new-jersey-tops-nations-highest-property-tax-list-9413-while-southern-states-offer-relief)
- [Thank you, Debbie Fendlason for 55 Years of Service!](https://stpao.org/thank-you-debbie-fendlason-for-55-years-of-service/)
- [St Tammany Parish Taxing Body Roll-Up Millage Hearings](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-parish-taxing-bodies-roll-up-millage-hearings/)
- [Public Inspection Of The 2025 Tax Roll](https://stpao.org/public-inspection-of-the-2025-tax-roll/)
- [2024 Amended Budget LA Government Act Public Notice](https://stpao.org/2024-amended-budget-la-government-act-public-notice/)
- [Texas Property Tax Bills Could Save Homeowners $500 Annually](https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/06/02/texas-property-tax-cut-bills-that-could-save-homeowners-500-per-year-headed-to-governors-desk/)
- [Letter to the Editor](https://stpao.org/louis-fitzmorriss-letter-to-the-editor/)
- [HB 271: Allows Parishes to Increase Homestead Exemption Up to $12,500](https://stpao.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HB-271-Engrossed-min.pdf)
- [Average Property Tax Bill Rose 10% in Louisiana but Still Well Behind Texas](https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/average-property-tax-bill-in-louisiana-rose-10-last-year/article_6e48e202-404e-43ff-b9b1-358b997dbd2a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share)
- [National Total Property Tax Collections Hit Record High in 2024](https://www.nahb.org/blog/2025/03/state-local-property-tax-collection-2024)
- [Millage Public Meeting Notice](https://stpao.org/millage-public-meeting-notice/)
- [Property Taxes by State and County, 2025](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/)
- [Confronting the New Property Tax Revolt](https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/state/property-tax-relief-reform-options/)
- [The Pros, Cons, Misnomers, and Possible Alternatives to Assessment Valuation Caps.](https://stpao.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pros-Cons-Misomers.-Fair-and-Equatable.-March-2025.pdf)
- [Fitzmorris proves he was right man for job.](https://www.slidell-independent.com/fitzmorris-proves-he-was-right-man-for-job/)
- [Housing market saw price drops in 2024 across two-thirds of the New Orleans metro area](https://www.nola.com/news/business/housing-market-saw-price-drops-in-2024-across-two-thirds-of-the-new-orleans-metro/article_5af115ce-dffe-11ef-9b5f-5b325ba66cb8.html)
- [Assessment Matters: With Assessor Louis Fitzmorris and Technology Director Michael McNeil - Challenges and Successes in GIS Development](https://stpao.org/assessment-matters-with-assessor-louis-fitzmorris-and-technology-director-michael-mcneil-challenges-and-successes-in-gis-development/)
- [2025 Budget Address](https://stpao.org/2025-budget-address/)
- [Budget Public Notice](https://stpao.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Final-2025-Budget-Public-Notice-min.pdf)
- [NOTICE: St. Tammany Parish Property Owners](https://stpao.org/notice-property-owners-10-2024/)
- [Public Inspection Of The 2024 Tax Roll](https://stpao.org/public-inspection-of-the-2024-tax-roll/)
- [A new plan to solve St. Tammany's budget problem? Parish President Mike Cooper thinks so.](https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/cooper-pitches-new-plan-to-solve-st-tammanys-budget-woes/article_a26bdea0-45eb-11ef-ba6e-5b937357c2f5.html)
- [2024 Taxing Bodies Considering Millage Roll-Up](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-council-chamber-millage-hearings-2024/)
- [2024 June Public Meeting Notice](https://stpao.org/2024-june-pulic-meeting/)
- [750 homes and businesses were damaged in Slidell tornadoes, St. Tammany Parish says](https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/750-homes-businesses-damaged-in-slidell-tornadoes-tammany-parish/article_f283cce6-00ee-11ef-a394-4bd64419f3a8.html)
- [2024 Budget Meeting Minutes](https://stpao.org/2024-budget-meeting-minutes/)
- [2024 Budget Message](https://stpao.org/2024-budget-message/)
- [2024 Budget Public Notice](https://stpao.org/2024-budget-public-notice/)
- [Property to be reassessed in NOLA](https://www.nola.com/news/politics/new-orleans-reappraises-property-on-different-schedule-erroll-williams-and-property-assessment-and-property-taxes/article_988ed592-2e48-11ee-8948-535e20b9263f.html)
- [2023 Millage Meeting Agenda](https://stpao.org/2023-millage-meeting-agenda/)
- [On The Map: 2020-01](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2020-01/)
- [How coronavirus pandemic has led to real estate boom as wider economy struggles](https://stpao.org/how-coronavirus-pandemic-has-led-to-real-estate-boom-as-wider-economy-struggles/)
- [An inside look at the New Orleans real estate market and why prices are going up](https://stpao.org/an-inside-look-at-the-new-orleans-real-estate-market-and-why-prices-are-going-up/)
- [On The Map: 2020-08](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2020-03-2/)
- [On The Map: 2020-03](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2020-03/)
- [On The Map: 2020-01](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2020-01-2/)
- [On The Map: 2019-12](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2019-12/)
- [On The Map: 2019-10](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2019-10/)
- [On The Map: 2019-08](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2019-08/)
- [On The Map: 2019-06](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2019-06/)
- [On The Map: 2019-02](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2019-02/)
- [On The Map: 2018-12](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-12/)
- [On The Map: 2018-11](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-11/)
- [On The Map: 2018-10](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-10/)
- [On The Map: 2018-09](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-09/)
- [1,700 tax delinquent properties in St. Tammany. Are you on the list?](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2018/06/1700_tax_delinquent_properties.html#incart_2box_northshore)
- [Sheriff's Office to hold annual tax sale on July 16](https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/communities/st_tammany/article_c98861e2-7898-11e8-98b0-17f7a6463afc.html)
- [On The Map: 2018-06](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-06/)
- [St. Tammany Parish School Board signs off on tax cut](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2018/05/tax_reduction_st_tammany_paris.html)
- [St. Tammany Parish assessor to roll back his millage](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2018/05/st_tammany_parish_assessor_rol.html)
- [On The Map: 2018-04](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-04/)
- [Parcel Map: FAQ](https://stpao.org/parcel-map-faq/)
- [Where do your tax dollars go in St. Tammany?](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2018/04/where_tax_dollars_go_in_st_tam.html)
- [On The Map: 2018-03](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-03/)
- [On The Map: 2018-02](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-02/)
- [On The Map: 2018-01](https://stpao.org/on-the-map-2018-01/)
- [New Orleans preparing to crack down on illegal homestead exemptions](https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_27e0af86-1d9c-11e8-bec0-4fd7ee2d1ffc.html)
- [Average New Orleans home sale prices fell in 2017](https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/business/article_f26a4540-18ed-11e8-ad4b-aff8ca1cb402.html)
- [The St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office will once again host the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office for a Millage Workshop here in St. Tammany Parish.](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-parish-assessors-office-will-host-louisiana-legislative-auditors-office-millage-workshop-st-tammany-parish/)
- [$297 million in St. Tammany tax bills to hit home this week](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/11/297_million_in_st_tammany_tax.html#incart_river_index)
- [St. Tammany Parish Council to hear just 12 assessment appeals](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/09/st_tammany_parish_council_to_h.html#incart_2box_northshorehttps://)
- [St. Tammany tax rolls opened for public review, challenges](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/08/st_tammany_tax_rolls_opened_fo.html)
- [NOTICE TO ST. TAMMANY PARISH PROPERTY OWNERS](https://stpao.org/notice-st-tammany-parish-property-owners/)
- [Summer is Red Beans 'n' Rice season on the North Shore](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/07/summer_is_red_beans_n_rice_sea.html#incart_most-readnorthshore)
- [St. Tammany assessor, tech firm go after homestead exemption violators](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/06/st_tammany_assessor_tech_firm.html#incart_river_home)
- [Funds Withdrawn](https://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/06/parish_government_withdraws_fu.html)
- [St. Tammany Leaders Discuss Cut](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-leaders-discuss-cut/)
- [An overdue adjustment': After eight years of gains,](https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/business/article_83939ae4-7ee3-11e7-ad97-639e60eb1b06.html)
- [Why New Orleans-area home prices continued climbing in 2015](https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/business/article_e888207e-9cb2-589e-9747-458277a4f3c4.html)
- [Louisiana Politics & Government](https://stpao.org/photos-louisiana-politics-government-louis-fitzmorris-sworn-in-for-2nd-term-as-st-tammany-assessor/)
- [St. Tammany Parish tax roll opens for inspection Wednesday](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-parish-tax-roll-opens-for-inspection-wednesday/)
- [Businesses must pay taxes on Slidell airport buildings, court rules](https://stpao.org/businesses-must-pay-taxes-on-slidell-airport-buildings-court-rules/)
- [St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office unveils new GIS system](https://stpao.org/st-tammany-parish-assessors-office-unveils-new-gis-system/)


## FAQs

- [If my home or business received damage during a storm, where do I file for a Storm Review?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/if-my-home-or-business-received-damage-during-a-storm-where-do-i-file-for-a-storm-review/)
- [How Do I Get The First Responder Exemption?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-do-i-get-the-first-responder-exemption/)
- [How are short-term rentals assessed?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-are-short-term-rentals-assessed/)
- [If I already have a Homestead Exemption do I need to reapply every year?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/if-i-already-have-a-homestead-exemption-do-i-need-to-reapply-every-year/)
- [If I have a Senior Freeze on my home do I need to reapply every year?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/if-i-have-a-senior-freeze-on-my-home-do-i-need-to-reapply-every-year/)
- [New homeowner? Congrats!](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/new-homeowner-congrats-click-here-for-valuable-info/)
- [Does St. Tammany Parish have a lot of Industrial Tax Exemption (ITEP) properties?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/does-st-tammany-parish-have-a-lot-of-industrial-tax-exemption-itep-properties/)
- [What do I need to prepare for my Zoom meeting with the Assessor's Office?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-do-i-need-to-prepare-for-my-zoom-meeting-with-the-assessors-office/)
- [If I have a Senior Freeze, will my taxes increase if a taxing district “rolls up” their millage?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/question-if-i-have-a-senior-freeze-will-my-taxes-increase-if-a-taxing-district-rolls-up-their-millage/)
- [If I have a Senior Freeze, does that mean my taxes can never go up?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/question-if-i-have-a-senior-freeze-does-that-mean-my-taxes-can-never-go-up/)
- [Does the new "50%" law (La. Const.art.VII, 18(F)(2)) to "phase in" tax increases apply to new construction, incorrect or omitted properties?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/does-the-new-50-law-la-const-art-vii-18f2-to-phase-in-tax-increases-apply-to-new-construction-incorrect-or-omitted-properties/)
- [What are the laws in regards to millages and reassessment?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-are-the-laws-in-regards-to-millages-and-reassessment/)
- [What is the law in regards to property taxation?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-is-the-law-in-regards-to-property-taxation/)
- [What are some examples of different kinds of Tax Abatements and Exemptions on property here in St. Tammany Parish?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-are-some-examples-of-different-kinds-of-tax-and-abatements-and-exemptions-on-property-here-in-st-tammany-parish/)
- [How do I know if a property is receiving an ad valorem property tax exemption or abatement?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-do-i-know-if-a-property-is-receiving-an-ad-valorem-property-tax-exemption-or-abatement/)
- [What is an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption? How does a business receive a Tax Abatement?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-is-an-ad-valorem-tax-exemption-how-does-a-business-receive-a-tax-abatement/)
- [What does CLA mean behind the Assessor's name?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/cla-mean-behind-assessors-name/)
- [What is GIS?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-is-gis/)
- [What determines when a new home or new building or addition comes on to the tax roll?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/determines-new-home-new-building-addition-comes-tax-roll/)
- [What Causes Adjustments to Millage Rates?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/causes-adjustments-millage-rates/)
- [Who must report Business Personal Property?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/must-report-business-personal-property/)
- [What is Personal Property?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-is-personal-property/)
- [What Is Meant By Millage Rates Or Mills?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/meant-millage-rates-mills/)
- [What does the Assessor do?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-does-the-assessor-do/)
- [What if I disagree with the Assessor’s value of my property?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/disagree-assessors-value-property/)
- [Do I qualify for a senior freeze?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/qualify-senior-freeze/)
- [Do I qualify for a Disability Freeze?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/qualify-disability-freeze/)
- [What are the grounds for an appeal?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/what-are-the-grounds-for-an-appeal/)
- [What is the role of taxing authorities?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/role-taxing-authorities/)
- [Why is my tax payment sent to New Orleans?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/tax-payment-sent-new-orleans/)
- [Will you mail a receipt to me after posting my payment?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/will-mail-receipt-posting-payment/)
- [I owe property taxes to the Parish and City. Does this tax bill include both amounts?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/owe-property-taxes-parish-city-tax-bill-include-amounts/)
- [How long will it take for me to get a refund check from overpayment of property taxes?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/long-will-take-get-refund-check-overpayment-property-taxes/)
- [How do I appeal to the Louisiana Tax Commission?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/appeal-louisiana-tax-commission/)
- [When Should I Discuss My Assessment with the Assessor’s Office?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/discuss-assessment-assessors-office/)
- [What Causes Property Values To Change?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/causes-property-values-change/)
- [When Should I File A Homestead Exemption Application?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/file-homestead-exemption-application/)
- [What Is The Relationship Between Market Value And Assessed Value For Property In Louisiana?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/relationship-market-value-assessed-value-property-louisiana/)
- [How do I check my assessment?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-do-i-check-my-assessment/)
- [How is property assessed?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-is-property-assessed/)
- [How is my assessment determined?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/how-is-my-assessment-determined/)
- [How are property taxes created?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/property-taxes-created/)
- [If you have a question about your tax bill, tax forms or the redemption of property?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/question-tax-bill-tax-forms-redemption-property/)
- [How can I find out if my taxes have been paid?](https://stpao.org/hrf_faq/can-find-taxes-paid/)