Lafourche Parish Assessor's Office

04/24/2026

For all that have read, copied and posted the “HEY LAFOURCHE PARISH ASSESSOR- I’M TALKING TO YOU!” post - here are the FACTS, not hypotheticals, about what I am REQUIRED by law to do as an
Ad Valorem Assessor.

First - Ad Valorem means “according to value”. According to Louisiana Law, I am REQUIRED to put a value on all property according to its market value. If you disagree with this - then contact your state legislators to change the law to say Assessors have to value property at the sale price. I would then be able to value your property not by the market value but by the sale price (your $170,000 example). This would make my job so much easier and eliminate reassessment, which is the one part of my job I absolutely hate!

Second - you the voters are responsible for the amount of taxes you pay. If you think your property taxes are too high - then stop voting for millages and exemptions. These are 2 major factors that increase taxes. They have millage renewals in the June election and an inventory exemption option on the May ballot… Vote NO for all of it. Exemptions sound great but it just redistributes their taxes to everyone that still pays taxes.

My job is very complex and I understand everyone wants to believe there is a simple solution to the tax problems we have in Louisiana but I promise the answer is not here on Facebook from an anonymous poster.

As always, if you have any other questions or concerns, please let me know and I will be happy to address them.

Wendy L. Thibodeaux, CLA
Lafourche Parish Assessor

04/05/2026

Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Easter. May this season bring renewed hope, peace, and happiness to all across Lafourche Parish.

Happy Easter from Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux and our entire team.

04/03/2026

In observance of the Easter holiday, all LPAO offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026.

02/05/2026

Assessor Wendy L. Thibodeaux, CLA is happy to announce that the 2025 Assessor’s Office Annual Report is coming to your mailbox soon! This report is the year in review of the Parish’s finances, annual assessed values and where YOUR tax dollars went.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact our office.

We are always happy to help.

Want to see it now? Check out our digital version
https://issuu.com/digitalpublish/docs/lafourche_parish_assessor_s_office_2025_annual_rep?fr=sYTQzMDgzNTA3MDY

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather all Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office locations will be closed tomorrow
Monday, January 26th

01/19/2026

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day - The Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

12/25/2025

04/03/2025

The 2024 Annual Report from Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux, CLA is coming to your mailbox soon! This year’s report provides a transparent look at our parish’s finances and covers the required reassessment process to ensure fair and accurate property values. If you have questions or need assistance, our office is always here to help.

Want to see it now? Take a look at our digital version: https://issuu.com/digitalpublish/docs/lafourche_parrish_assessor_s_office_annual_report_?fr=sMjc4ODgzNTA3MDY

03/03/2025

All LPAO Offices will be closed Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 4th in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday. Stay safe & Happy Mardi Gras!!!