Louisiana Sales Tax Rates
By city and county — updated for 2026. State base rate: 4.45%
* Sales tax rates can vary within the same county because different cities in that county may have their own city sales tax. Contact us for specific information on your city.
| City / Jurisdiction | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Abbeville | 11.00% |
| Alexandria | 10.50% |
| Baton Rouge | 12.50% |
| Bossier City | 10.00% |
| Covington | 9.25% |
| Denham Springs | 10.50% |
| Gonzales | 9.50% |
| Gretna | 9.75% |
| Hammond | 10.50% |
| Harahan | 10.55% |
| Kenner | 9.75% |
| Lafayette | 10.00% |
| Lake Charles | 10.75% |
| Leesville | 10.50% |
| Mandeville | 9.75% |
| Mansfield | 10.50% |
| Minden | 10.50% |
| Monroe | 12.99% |
| Morgan City | 10.25% |
| Natchitoches | 9.00% |
| New Iberia | 10.50% |
| New Orleans (Orleans) | 10.00% |
| Opelousas | 10.75% |
| Pineville | 10.50% |
| Ruston | 11.00% |
| Shreveport | 9.60% |
| Slidell | 9.63% |
| West Monroe | 9.95% |
Rates shown are combined state + county + city rates. Local rates change frequently. Contact Sales Tax Helper for the most current rate for your specific location.
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