Joaquin "JR." Matheu, Assessor

Greetings,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and to thank you for visiting the Tangipahoa Parish Assessor's Office website. Our objective is to fairly and equitably identify, list, and value property for all property owners within the parish all while providing courteous and efficient assistance to those whom request it. Although this website makes nearly all of our offices' information available to you, our office doors are always open.
Kindest Regards,
Joaquin "JR." Matheu, CLA
Tangipahoa Parish Assessor

Louisiana Amendment 3 (2023)
Property Tax Exemptions for First Responders


This provides an additional property value exemption of $25,000 for first responders including fire fighters, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, emergency response dispatchers, peace officers, police officers and sheriffs.

To qualify for the exemption you must:
  1. Reside and work in the parish for which you are applying for the exemption
  2. Must provide documentation every year to be eligible for exemption.
    1. Form to be completed by employer.
    2. Employee then has form notarized and turn into the Assessor’s office annually to receive exemption for the current tax year.
    3. Hand deliver form to either the Hammond or Amite office

View ACT 179 (First Responder Act)

Download First Responder Application
Download Volunteer Firefighter Application

Welcome to the Tangipahoa Parish Assessor's Office website

On our site you can find valuable assessment information including, but not limited to, ownership data, assessed values, and legal descriptions as well as land sale history. We also have included general information about the assessment process, exemptions, and forms and reports that may be downloaded.


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