Louisiana delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: Louisiana is a redeemable deed state, so a winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Parish tax sales convey tax sale title with a 5% penalty plus 1% per month and a 3 year redemption. Each county publishes its own delinquent roll through the Parish Sheriff and Tax Collector. Below is every Louisiana county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
7
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
2,633
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Redeemable deed
None after the sheriff sale.
Every Louisiana county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge | 456,000 | 180 |
| Jefferson Parish | Gretna | 440,000 | 249 |
| Orleans Parish | New Orleans | 364,000 | 611 |
| St. Tammany Parish | Covington | 264,000 | 577 |
| Lafayette Parish | Lafayette | 244,000 | 289 |
| Caddo Parish | Shreveport | 237,000 | 293 |
| Calcasieu Parish | Lake Charles | 216,000 | 434 |
Louisiana tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | Louisiana is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | Parish tax sales convey tax sale title with a 5% penalty plus 1% per month and a 3 year redemption. |
| Owner redemption | None after the sheriff sale. |
| Who publishes the list | The Parish Sheriff and Tax Collector in each county. |
| Foreclosure path | Judicial, typically 2 to 6 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Allowed via ordinary process. |
| Local note | Executory process with a confession of judgment makes Louisiana's judicial route unusually fast. |
The Louisiana delinquency clock
Louisiana delinquent tax list FAQ
Is Louisiana a tax lien or tax deed state?
Louisiana is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Parish tax sales convey tax sale title with a 5% penalty plus 1% per month and a 3 year redemption.
Where do I find the Louisiana delinquent tax list?
Each county publishes its own list through the Parish Sheriff and Tax Collector, usually as a PDF before a scheduled sale. Pick your county below for the official source plus the year-round ranked list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in Louisiana?
None after the sheriff sale. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in Louisiana?
Across the 7 Louisiana counties we track, roughly 2,633 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy Louisiana tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.