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Louisiana Legislature Bill Tracker Flags Shreveport Property Tax Reassessment Changes
Shreveport homeowners can monitor proposed updates to Caddo Parish assessment rules through the state bill tracker, with potential effects on 2027 tax bills.
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The Louisiana Legislature's public bill tracker now lists 14 active measures on local government revenue that include Shreveport and Caddo Parish. One measure adjusts how assessors calculate residential property values for tax purposes.
Session documents show the changes follow a 2025 audit that found uneven valuation practices across 12 parishes. The tracker posts daily status updates on these bills as conference committees meet in Baton Rouge.
Daily costs for Shreveport households
Under the proposed formula, a typical Shreveport home valued at $180,000 could see its taxable assessment rise by 4 percent if the bill clears both chambers. That shift would add roughly $72 to the annual city and parish tax bill for that property, according to the legislative fiscal note attached to House Bill 289.
Local public works budgets receive a portion of those collections. The same note projects an extra $1.8 million for Caddo Parish road maintenance if the new assessments take effect in the 2027 tax year.
City utility customers would also see indirect results. Water and sewer rates are set to cover debt service on capital projects, and any increase in property tax revenue can reduce pressure on those rates.
Next steps in the process
The bill tracker shows House Bill 289 scheduled for a final Senate vote before the July 15 adjournment deadline. The governor's office has 10 days after passage to sign or veto the measure.
Once signed, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor will issue implementation guidance to parish assessors by September. Shreveport residents can register for email alerts on the tracker site to receive updates on any amendments before final enactment.