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Jimmy Stephens, CLA—Assessor
212 Adams St
Court House
Mansfield, LA 71052
Office — (318) 872-3610
Fax — (318) 872-9434
• Nine of the Most Common Questions Asked of our Office |
- What are parcels of property identified by?
Name, Address, Section, Township, Range, Subdivision, & Assessment Number.
- How is property assessed?
By a percent of fair market value, as follows: House @ 10%, Land @ 10%, Personal Property @ 15%, Public Service @ 25%.
- How many acres can be covered under Homestead Exemption?
160 acres, as long as the total assessed value of house and land do not exceed $75,000.
- What are the requirements for signing Homestead Exemption?
You must own & live in your own home or mobile home, either on your land, or someone else's land.
- Does Homestead Exemption have to be renewed every year?
No. Homestead exemption is permanent as long as ownership and occupancy have not changed.
- Does (a named individual) own property in DeSoto Parish?
If you can provide us with a name, we can look it up in our alpha-list.
- Who owns a certain tract?
If you can provide us with an acccurate description, or a lot & block number, we can look it up on our plat. books, & detetmine the current owner's name.
- What is the average parish wide millage rate for DeSoto Parish?
100 mills in 1999.
- How is land classified?
By a soil survey map, and by what the land is being used for.
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