Assessor's Office closed to public until further notice in interest of public health

A statement from the Honorable Erroll G. Williams, Assessor:
 
In the interest of public health, employee safety, and slowing the spread of COVID-19, the Orleans Parish Assessor's Office located on the 4th Floor of City Hall will not be open to the public until further notice. Office staff will continue to work and be accessible by phone at 504.658.1300 and email, info@orleansassessors.com.

The Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office located in the Algiers Courthouse will be closed entirely until further notice. 
 
During this time, the only forms our office will collect are the LA Special Assessments Form (age/disability freeze) and Change of Address.
 
The LA Special Assessments Form (age and disability freeze applications) are available online and can be emailed to the office. If an individual wants to drop off a completed form with supporting documentation, they may do so at the mail slot located at Room 4E01. A staff member will contact the applicant at the phone number provided.
 
These forms are available at nolaassessor.com by clicking the FORMS tab. All supporting documentation must be provided and attached to the email or when dropped off with the completed application form. 

How to qualify for an Age Freeze 
To qualify for an age-freeze, the homeowner must be at least 65 by December 31st in the year preceding the year the freeze goes into effect and meet certain income restrictions. The maximum qualifying income changes annually; please call 504.658-1300 to verify the current maximum. Once successfully gained, this SAL is permanent and you do not need to reapply for it on an annual basis. Age-related abatements or “freezes” must be documented by:
 
1.      A valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Louisiana State I.D. (address must correspond to property’s address on application);
2.      Proof of annual income: 1040 adjusted gross income of prior year’s income tax return or Social Security award letter for individual with no income or job.
 
How to qualify for a Disability Freeze 
Disability SAL must be reapplied for annually. This special assessment is not to be confused with the 100 percent Veterans Disability. Disability-related abatements or “freezes” must be documented by: 
 
1.     A valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Louisiana State I.D. (address must correspond to property’s address on application); 
2.     A letter from a federal or state agency confirming the total disability; OR
3.     A service-connected disability of 50 percent or more with a Veterans Administration (VA) letter of determination or notice of award (address on letter must correspond to address on application); and
4.     Proof of annual income: 1040 adjusted gross income of prior year’s income tax return or Social Security award letter for individual with no income or job.
 
If you need a Homestead Exemption, please call our office at 504.658.1300 and we will mail the application form to you. We will not be processing nor applying Homestead Exemptions until the office is reopened. We do not anticipate this to have a significant impact on homeowners as Homestead Exemptions can be applied through August 15, 2020.
 
Thank you for working with our office to prevent further spread of COVID-19. ​