FY2026 millage rates and drainage funding
St. Tammany Parish
Summary
Corbin's amendment slashes the drainage millage from 1.56 to 0.56, returning about $3.16 million a year to taxpayers. The parish president warned drainage was the only millage voters approved in 2021 and cutting it shifts costs to the sales tax and grants.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.16 million a year in taxpayer savings, offset by less dedicated drainage funding.
Property taxpayers parishwide who pay less next year.
Residents in flood-prone areas who depend on dedicated drainage funding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parish Council Meeting — July 9, 2026
The Council set parish property tax rates for next year. Most passed easily, but the drainage millage squeaked by 11-2 because Phillips and Laughlin objected to any reduction in drainage money — a pointed concern with flooding on residents' minds.
Parish Council Meeting — June 4, 2026
Corbin's amendment slashes the drainage millage from 1.56 to 0.56, returning about $3.16 million a year to taxpayers. The parish president warned drainage was the only millage voters approved in 2021 and cutting it shifts costs to the sales tax and grants.
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