As a provision of the Louisiana State Constitution, every property owner in Sabine Parish is able to claim an exemption from the first $75,000 of property value for their primary residence. Because you can have only one primary residence, you may have only one Homestead Exemption, even if you own multiple homes.

As of August 1, 2016, claiming more than one Homestead Exemption is a crime punishable by a $500 fine and six months in jail.

If you wish to claim a Homestead Exemption, please come into the office and apply. You must meet the following requirements:

• Reside at the location in which you are signing for and have a local mailing address.
• Property must be in your name (or you must have interest in the property; only your interest will go on Homestead).
• You must not claim homestead exemption anywhere else.
• You must not be registered to vote in any other parish or state.