Louisiana § RS 33:2740.2 - Homes for senior citizens; ad valorem tax
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2740.2 — Homes for senior citizens; ad valorem tax, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2740.2. Homes for senior citizens; ad valorem tax
Any parish, ward or municipality of this state may, in addition to all other taxes, but subject to the approval of a majority of the property taxpayers both in number and assessed valuation, levy an ad valorem tax of not to exceed three mills on the dollar for a period of not to exceed ten years, to be used for the creation, construction, equipment, maintenance, upkeep and operation of a home for senior citizens, who shall consist of Louisiana residents over the age of 60 years who have been residents of the parish wherein the tax will be levied for two years preceding their eligibility for admission to the home.
Acts 1958, No. 471, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2740.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2740.2 cover?
Section RS 33:2740.2 ("Homes for senior citizens; ad valorem tax") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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