Car sales tax in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: 9.75%

The rate in Jefferson Parish

Vehicle sales tax in Jefferson Parish is 9.75%, covering all 34 ZIP codes in the county.
That is above the 9% most Louisiana counties charge — about $262.50 more tax on a $35,000 car than the typical county in the state.
2 other counties in Louisiana charge the same rate, out of 64.

Sales tax (9.75% — Metairie, Jefferson Parish) — $3,455.01
Doc fee (state cap) — $436.00
Title fee — $68.50
OMV handling fee — $8.00
License plate fee (2 years) — $70.00
Tag agent convenience fee (up to) (est.) — $27.00
Out the door — $39,064.51 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.

Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Barataria, Grand Isle, Lafitte — all at 9.75%.

70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, 70011, 70033, 70036, 70053, 70054, 70055, 70056, 70058, 70059, 70060, 70062, 70063, 70064, 70065, 70067, 70072, 70073, 70094, 70096, 70097, 70121, 70123, 70141, 70181, 70183, 70358.
Any of these resolves to Jefferson Parish in the calculator at 9.75%.

Lafourche Parish is 9.65% — $35.00 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Jefferson Parish.
Allen Parish is 9.7% — $17.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Jefferson Parish.
Assumption Parish is 10% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Jefferson Parish.
East Carroll Parish is 10% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Jefferson Parish.
This follows where you REGISTER, not where the dealer is, so a lower rate nearby only helps if you actually live there. It is not something you can choose at the dealership.