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1. When do bills go out, and when do they become delinquent?

Property tax notices are generally mailed by the last week of November, and become due upon receipt. If your Mortgage Company usually pays your property taxes, please forward the notice to them.

2. Do you accept the postmark on your envelope?

Yes. However, it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure that the Post Office has received and will postmark your mail.

3. What is the delinquent tax rate?

1% per month from January 1st until paid.

4. My assessment seems high. Who do I call?

You must contact the Vernon Parish Tax Assessor’s Office at 337-239-2167. All changes to assessments must be submitted by the Assessor to the Louisiana Tax Commission for approval.

5. Do you accept partial payments?

No, the bill must be paid in full before our tax sale, which is held in May.

6. Where do I pay my City property tax bill?

You may mail your check or money order payable to the City of Leesville at:

City of Leesville

Attn: Tax Collector

P.O. Box 1191 (Mail)

508 S. 5th St. (Pay in Person)

Leesville, LA, 71496

7. How do I change my mailing address?

You must submit your change of address by calling 337-239-2167, or in writing to:
Vernon Parish Tax Assessor's Office
P.O. Box 1535
Leesville, LA, 71496

8. Are there any special instructions for Mortgage or Mortgage Service Companies?

Yes, for the Mortgage and Mortgage Service Companies requesting research of assessment numbers on the property tax roll and printing of tax notices:
- Tax notice requests are due before October 31st for the tax billing in November.
- Tax payments are due on or before December 31st. We accept payments postmarked with a December 31st date, but to facilitate a timely collection cycle we request that all Mortgage Companies pay by December 20th.
- A $1.50 fee per assessment is charged for each notice requested by Mortgage Companies.