Summary
The council introduced the 2026 ad valorem tax ordinance and will formally adopt millage rates on August 10 — President Jewell noted the rate sits near 1992 levels.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets parish property tax millage rates for 2026; final adoption August 10.
Funded services including levees, roads, fire, library, E-911, and drainage/wastewater operations.
Property owners would pay higher taxes if the measure reaches the ballot and is approved by voters.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Parish Council 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting / Budget Hearing (trimmed) - Oct 26, 2026
Voters will decide a recreation millage renewal (requesting 2.68 mills) and a Council on Aging millage consolidation (two mills dropping to 1.25). Early voting runs through October 27.
St. Charles Parish voters to decide recreation, Council on Aging millages Nov. 3 - St. Charles Herald Guide
St. Charles Parish voters to decide recreation, Council on Aging millages Nov. 3 St. Charles Herald Guide
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Sep 28, 2026
Recreation and Council on Aging millage renewals are on the November 3 ballot; the parish is holding two informational meetings in October.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jul 27, 2026
The council introduced the 2026 ad valorem tax ordinance and will formally adopt millage rates on August 10 — President Jewell noted the rate sits near 1992 levels.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Apr 20, 2026
Voters will decide in November whether to renew the recreation tax at 2.68 mills and approve a combined 1.25-mill Council on Aging levy — lower than the current 1.48 mills. Both go on the congressional general election ballot to save election costs.
SCP Hospital Service District No. 1 (trimmed) - Mar 26, 2026
The hospital's millage goes to voters May 16, with early voting starting May 2. It's a continuation, not a new tax, and the rate drops from 2.23 to 2.13 mills. The money funds hospital infrastructure, EMS on both banks, new ambulances, and facility upgrades.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 16, 2026
The council announced it plans to call an election on one or more recreation property taxes (Recreation & COA) at its April 20 meeting. If it ultimately passes, homeowners would see it on their tax bills.
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