Jefferson Parish Property Search
A property record in Jefferson Parish is an official record containing fundamental information about a property within Jefferson. Members of the public in the county normally file property documents which the Jefferson Parish Assessor then records.
Performing a property search provides a researcher with information about a property. The information an individual gets about a property from accessing property records and related Jefferson County Public Records would come in handy in making an informed decision when buying a property, settling a legal matter regarding a property, or finding out the market or historical value of a property (for a researcher).
Are Jefferson Parish Property Records Public?
Yes, Louisiana state law presumes property records in Jefferson Parish to be open to parties who want to inspect or copy them. As a result of the law, the Jefferson Parish Assessor who maintains a property record database is permitted to make records available to seekers.
Yet, certain property information is restricted, thereby not accessible to members of the public.
Where to Perform a Jefferson Parish Property Lookup
There are several ways an inquirer performing a property search can look up records. Interested individuals can find Jefferson Parish records of the property online, or in person at the Assessor’s Office. The fee charged for obtaining a copy is dependent on the number of pages of the document, the form in which the copy is requested, whether or not it is a certified copy, and the scope of the request.
To look up a property record online, one can perform a Property Search on the web page of the Assessor's office at no cost. This tool provides a researcher with search options such as ‘owner, property address, parcel, and sub-division.
Interested persons can also visit or call any of the offices to make a request
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Jefferson Parish
Those who want to perform a property owner lookup in Jefferson Parish can check the website of the Assessors Office. On the site, inquirers can do a search using any of the options provided on the property search tool. The name of a property owner is usually one of the information found on a property document. Another option is to visit the office in person. For a walk-in visit, the researcher would need to provide information such as the address of the property or its parcel number to search for a property owner.
How to Find Jefferson Parish Property Records Online
Because Jefferson Parish Assessor provides a property search tool, finding a property record online is technically straightforward.
However, members of the public can also choose to peruse third-party sites that provide property records online. These sites are generally simple to use and most provide this service at no cost. On these sites, property records can be searched using an address, a parcel number, or sometimes, the owner of the property.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
Citizens can find the owner of a property by address for free on the Assessor's web page. One of the searches that can be carried out is a search by address. Once an address is entered using the search tool, information about the owner alongside other information about a property would be displayed.
Inquirers can also conduct a property owner search by address by visiting the assessor's office to make inquiries.
Jefferson Parish Property Tax Lookup
Property tax records in Jefferson Parish are maintained by the Sheriff’s Office in the county. Members of the public who need to do a property tax lookup can contact the Office of the Sheriff to make inquiries.
The Sheriff’s Office address is below,
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office
1233 Westbank Expressway
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: (504) 363-5710, (504) 363-5500
The researcher can also call the Public Information Office (504) 363-5521 or send an inquiry email to PIO2@jpso.com.
How to Find Jefferson Parish Property Appraiser
Jefferson Parish property appraisers evaluate property documents and perform onsite inspections to determine the worth of a property. Those interested in finding a Jefferson Parish property appraiser can find one on the website of the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. On the site, click on license search. A page would be displayed that contains a ‘verify license search, where inquirers can search for an appraiser. The researcher would need to provide information such as license type, license number, company/license holder name, phone number, and address. However, one can fill out only one parameter to conduct a search. So that the results one gets only include appraisers in Jefferson Parish, the researcher should fill out the address.
Jefferson Parish Property Assessor
The office of the Assessor in Jefferson Parish handles the following,
- Recording the transference of a property so it shows current ownership
- Preparing the annual assessment roll
- The appraisal and assessment of property in Jefferson Parish for property tax purposes
The offices of the Assessor are as follows,
West Bank Office
General Government Building
200 Derbigny Street
Suite 1100
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 362-4100
Fax: (504) 366-4087
East Bank Office
Yenni Building
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard
Suite 901
Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6370
Fax: (504) 736-6378
