New Orleans Council Members Weigh in on Property Tax Hike. What It Means for Homeowners

New Orleans council members weigh in on property tax hike. What it means for homeowners

Unanimous vote is expected to generate $23 million; homeowners will pay about $180 more per year on an average-valued home.

New Orleans City Council votes unanimously to increase property taxes

District B Councilmember Lesli Harris listens to public comment on potential tax increases during a New Orleans City Council meeting on Nov. 5, 2026. Credit: Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America

New Orleans City Council votes to increase property taxes to address budget deficit

The New Orleans City Council has unanimously voted to increase property taxes by rolling forward certain millages directly tied to the general fund.

New Orleans council backs property tax hike: ‘This is probably the most difficult vote’

The New Orleans City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a property tax hike, a move that is expected to raise about $23 million for the city budget and save a handful of critical services and programs from the chopping block.