We conclude this week's look into Shreveport's comparatively high property taxes by looking at who is responsible for the policies we have today and who has the power to change.
This week, we are looking at the reasons for Shreveport's high property taxes. Today, we compare Shreveport to cities right across the border in East Texas.
This week, we have looked into the reasons why Shreveport residents pay the most property taxes in Louisiana. So far, we've discussed the residents who approve the tax increases, the Caddo Parish School Board, and now, we look at the bones of the city.
This week, we are looking at why Shreveport has the highest property taxes in Louisiana, who is responsible for it getting to this point, who can fix it, and the effects these policies have on the Shreveport area.
This week, we are looking at the reasons why Shreveport's property taxes are the highest in the state, why that is the case, how we got here and how do we fix it. Today, we look at who is in control of our property taxes.
It is no secret that Shreveport property owners pay the highest property taxes in Louisiana. But how does this get fixed... and how did we even get here to start?
You don't have much time left to get your parish property taxes paid...the deadline is December 31st. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says Caddo residents have several ways to pay -- in person at the courthouse, by mail or online. He says a lot of people are taking advantage of a new program where you can make smaller payments throughout the year, to avoid paying one lump sum before the new year rolls