Collected and spent
In 2022, Jefferson County spent about $570.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$570.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$3.561 per $100 of value
Source · Louisiana Legislative Auditor — Maximum Millage Report (2025 edition, actual 2024 levy column), Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish 2024 property tax. Read on July 28, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish 2024 property tax — parish-wide non-school bundle 35.61 mills on 10% AV (effective ~0.36% on market), DERIVED as the sum of the 13 parish-wide 2024 levies in the LLA 2025 Maximum Millage Report actual-levy column (general alimony 1.210, law enforcement 8.280+7.000, coroner 0.540+1.000, health/animal shelter 2.150, library 5.720, juvenile 3.340, transportation 1.850+0.920, special services 2.230, court/parks-culture 0.900, inspector general 0.470). Reconciles EXACTLY: 35.61 + schools 28.55 + Metairie ward/district levies 61.86 = the assessor's printed Ward 8-2 Metairie 2024 total of 126.02 mills. LABELED VARIANCE: a Metairie address also pays ~61.86 mills of sub-parish district levies (E. Bank Consolidated Fire 23.76, playgrounds 9.22, drainage 9.07, levee 3.82, garbage/sewer/water districts) not carried on this parish-wide line. Corrects the prior crude 50-mill model. Derived (not printed as one total) — held modeledWhere it goes
Eleven service lines.
Public works
$143.1M
Police
$131.7M
Health and human services
$86.7M
Fire
$66.9M
Courts
$49.5M
Parks and recreation
$32.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$24.5M
Library
$19.0M
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Other
$8.9M
General government
$6.7M
Corrections
$1.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The charter lets the Council levy taxes and set all spending. The Parish President sends the Council a budget plan 60 days before the year ends. The President also runs parish offices. 7 Council members: 5 from districts and 2 at large.
Jennifer Van Vrancken
Council Member, at large
Term end not published
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Scott Walker
Council Member, at large
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Tim Kerner
Council Member, District 1
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Deano Bonano
Council Member, District 2
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Byron Lee
Council Member, District 3
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Arita Bohannan
Council Member, District 4
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Hans Liljeberg
Council Member, District 5
Term end not published
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Cynthia Lee Sheng
Parish President, at large
Term end not published
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Source · Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 2.01(A)(1)-(2) and section 4.02(C). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 2.01(A)(1)-(2) and section 4.02(C) (Municode) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The year begins January 1 and ends December 31. The Parish President recommends a budget at least 60 days before the year ends. The Council then votes on it.
Each yearThe parish budget year is the calendar year.
Next electionThe next parish election is in fall 2027.
The charter elects the Council every four years at the state general election.
How to reach it
Council office (East Bank): (504) 736-6600
Phone
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, 10th Floor, Jefferson, LA 70123
Mailing address
Source · Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 4.02(B). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 4.02(B) (Municode) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Jefferson County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Jefferson County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 19
MetairieNot in Who Taxes Me yet
KennerCityGrand IsleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
MarreroNot in Who Taxes Me yet
HarveyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WaggamanNot in Who Taxes Me yet
LafitteNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Jean LafitteNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AvondaleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Bridge CityNot in Who Taxes Me yet
BaratariaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EstelleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
GretnaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ElmwoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WoodmereNot in Who Taxes Me yet
TerrytownNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WestwegoNot in Who Taxes Me yet
River RidgeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
JeffersonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Louisiana Legislative Auditor — Maximum Millage Report (2025 edition, actual 2024 levy column), Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish 2024 property tax. Read on July 28, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish 2024 property tax — parish-wide non-school bundle 35.61 mills on 10% AV (effective ~0.36% on market), DERIVED as the sum of the 13 parish-wide 2024 levies in the LLA 2025 Maximum Millage Report actual-levy column (general alimony 1.210, law enforcement 8.280+7.000, coroner 0.540+1.000, health/animal shelter 2.150, library 5.720, juvenile 3.340, transportation 1.850+0.920, special services 2.230, court/parks-culture 0.900, inspector general 0.470). Reconciles EXACTLY: 35.61 + schools 28.55 + Metairie ward/district levies 61.86 = the assessor's printed Ward 8-2 Metairie 2024 total of 126.02 mills. LABELED VARIANCE: a Metairie address also pays ~61.86 mills of sub-parish district levies (E. Bank Consolidated Fire 23.76, playgrounds 9.22, drainage 9.07, levee 3.82, garbage/sewer/water districts) not carried on this parish-wide line. Corrects the prior crude 50-mill model. Derived (not printed as one total) — held modeledWho decides
Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 2.01(A)(1)-(2) and section 4.02(C). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 2.01(A)(1)-(2) and section 4.02(C) (Municode) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 4.02(B). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish Home Rule Charter, section 4.02(B) (Municode) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Council page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson Parish Council page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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