The Accounts Payable Office handles all invoices and statements received by the City, ensuring they are processed accurately before issuing payments.
TAX COLLECTION
City property taxes are assessed annually based on property values determined by the Vernon Parish Tax Assessor as of January 1st each year.
The City does not have the authority to alter assessed property values. For adjustments or address changes, please contact the
Tax Deadlines
Tax notices are sent out every year in November.
Each year's taxes are due by December 31st, and are considered delinquent January 1st.
Beginning in January, a 1% monthly interest will be added to delinquent accounts.
Delinquent Tax Collections
In compliance with Louisiana state law (La. R.S. 33:2841.1), the City has partnered with a third-party tax collection agency to address delinquent property taxes. Their responsibilities include:
Locating delinquent taxpayers
Sending delinquency notices
Managing tax sales events
Processing payments
Providing customer service through a call center
Hosting online tax sales
These services are provided at no cost to the City or taxpayers who pay on time. However, delinquent taxpayers are subject to collection fees as per state law, in addition to the standard 1% monthly interest.
If your delinquent account has been transferred to the collection agency, you must pay all overdue taxes, late fees, and collection fees to retain ownership of your property.
Online Property Auctions
If all attempts to collect delinquent property taxes fail, the City may seize the property and sell it at auction.
Seized properties are listed on and sold to the highest bidder. Interested parties can register on the website to view property details, including maps, satellite images, and the amount of taxes owed.
Tax Questions?
For City Tax inquiries, contact the City Tax Collector at (337) 239-2444.
For questions about assessed property values or mailing addresses, reach out to the Vernon Parish Tax Assessor’s Office at (337) 239-2167.
