Louisiana Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Louisiana county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How Louisiana Tax Sales Work
See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:2151 et seq. (as amended by Act 774 of 2024). Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Louisiana Tax Sale Questions
Did Louisiana change its tax sale rules?▾
Yes. Effective January 1, 2026, Act 774 converted Louisiana from a tax-sale-certificate state to a tax-lien-certificate state. Investors now buy a lien securing repayment rather than a fractional ownership interest, and must judicially foreclose if the lien is not redeemed. Legacy pre-2026 sales still resolve under the old rules.
How does bidding work in Louisiana now?▾
Investors bid down the monthly interest rate. Bidding opens at the 1%-per-month maximum and descends in 0.1% increments to a 0.7%-per-month floor; the lowest accepted rate wins the certificate.
What is the redemption period in Louisiana?▾
Three years from the date the tax lien certificate is recorded for most property, or 18 months for blighted or abandoned property. To redeem, the owner pays the lien amount plus a 5% penalty and the monthly interest set at the auction.
What return can a Louisiana tax lien earn?▾
Up to 1% per month (12% per year), non-compounding, plus a 5% penalty assessed when the lien is sold. The monthly rate is bid down at auction to as low as 0.7% per month, so the penalty provides a meaningful floor on short redemptions.