Assessing Livingston Parish

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor explains the amendments that directly relate to assessments you will see on the November 3rd, 2026 ballot and how a vote yes or no will affect voters in Livingston Parish.

Chapters:
0:11 Understanding the Amendments
1:43 Property Tax Relief for Veterans
2:56 Letting Districts Lower Millages
4:59 Senior Tax Freezes and Income Limits
8:46 Livingston Parish’s Role in the Amendments
10:34 Questions About Blighted Property
12:52 Early Voting and Election Day
14:19 Why Every Vote Matters
16:27 Making Amendment Language Clear

In this episode Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux joins the podcast to discuss amendment #2 in Louisiana. This bill sponsored by State Rep Roger Wilder, removed the requirement for taxing districts to "roll forward" millages every four years or lose their maximum.

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor brings Livingston Parish Tourism Marketing Director Kathleen Abels on the show to discuss a big event coming in September 12th to our Livingston Parish waterways in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor’s “Love The Waterways” program.

Love Our Waterways Event
Date: September 12th, 2026
Time: 8am-12pm
Locations: Riverside Marina                   
                   Canal Bank                   
                   Black Lake Club                   
                   Manny’s                   
                   Freds

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In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Jeff Taylor discusses a number of topics including the current open book period so residents can review their assessments before tax notices are sent out. Assessor Taylor also explains property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and share updates on a new mapping system that will provide more detailed property, district, and school zone information.
Jeff then covers the ongoing office expansion and how it will support growing workloads from parish growth as well as the upcoming election amendments related to the senior assessment freeze and millage rates, of course, Jim made sure at the end to  touch on LSU’s upcoming football season, and they also discuss Skip Bertman’s impact on LSU baseball to wrap up the show. 

Chapters:
01:30 Check Your Assessment
03:25 Veteran Tax Relief
04:16 New Mapping System
06:01 Office Expansion Plans
09:57 Election Amendments Ahead
15:28 A New Season
17:32 Remembering Skip Bertman 
20:42 Reminder to Vote on Amendments

Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
https://www.livingstonassessor.com

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Jeff Taylor discusses a number of assessment and tax-related issues, including a proposed November measure to raise the income cap for the senior assessment freeze and another proposal that would let taxing districts stay below their maximum millage unless they need to increase it later. He also explains GASB accounting requirements,  and continuing to ensure the accuracy of district maps so people pay taxes and vote in the right districts, including fire, school, drainage, and recreation districts. 

Chapters:
01:18 Freeze Limit Amendment Explained
04:54 Millage Rollback Reform
08:56 GASB Costs and Compliance
10:09 Redrawing District Boundaries
15:40 Twenty-Six Years Helping Kids
16:31 District Meetings Get Reworked
20:31 Newsletter and Media Outreach
23:44 Freezing Taxes and Permits
25:18 Hard Work Never Stops

Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
https://www.livingstonassessor.com

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including mapping system improvements, an update on the Assessor’s Office Building Expansion and his support of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 which will open the door for permanent teacher pay raises.

Chapters:
00:40 Delmas Taylor Assessor's Office Expansion
02:11 Support for Constitutional Amendment No. 3
04:00 Upcoming Golf Tournament Details
05:31 Legislative Updates.

Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
https://www.livingstonassessor.com

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including a new mapping system on the horizon for the Assessors office.

Chapters:
03:00 New Mapping System Coming
06:10 Millage Meeting News
13:26 U.S. Congressional Seat 
17:48 District Attorney Race 
19:23 Senate Race 

Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
 https://www.livingstonassessor.com

In this episode of Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor, Assessor Taylor explains what the PARDS tax renewal on the upcoming ballot will mean to  Park and Recreation in Livingston Parish as well as what it means for the people of the parish. 

Also up for discussion is a break down of the ITEP (Industrial Tax Exemption Program) and the need for those receiving the ITEP to remain complient as well as an announcement regarding the amazing capability of a new mapping system to ensure the most accurate property assessment possible in the parish. 

This edition of the podcast rounds out with “5 Simple Ways YOU Can Save Money on your Assessment” in Livingston Parish.

Visit the Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office on the web at:
 https://www.livingstonassessor.com

Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office is located at 
20400 GOVERNMENT BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LA 70754 
Mailing address: PO BOX 307, LIVINGSTON, LA 70754  
FAX: 225-686-2004 | PHONE: 225-686-7278

In this episode of "Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor". Jeff discusses the 25th year of "Assessing the Need" which provides school supplies to students throughout Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

In this episode of “Assessing Livingston Parish” Assessor Jeff Taylor joins Jim Chapman to discuss HB300, a bill introduced to benefit seniors in Livingston Parish. Also up for discussion is the talk surrounding a possible increase to the homestead exemption for Louisiana residents and a VERY important parish wide millage meeting to take place June 10th, 2025 at 6:00pm where parish residents can learn and interact with their districts on millage related questions.

Chapters
00:12 We are Back!
01:09 Upcoming Annual Meeting Announcement
04:59 House Bill 300 Discussion
06:50 Homestead Exemption Insights
12:55 Understanding Property Taxes in Livingston Parish
14:30 The Value of Services for Taxpayers
18:14 Community Development and Taxation
21:43 Commitment to Fairness in Assessments