Louisiana 2021 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered three local ballot measure in Louisiana for voters in two cities on two election dates.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Baton Rouge and New Orleans.. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

December 11

Orleans Parish

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• New Orleans, Louisiana, PW Prop. (Neighborhood Housing), Property Tax for Housing Improvement Plan (December 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported renewing for 20 years an existing annual property tax not to exceed 0.91 mills, thereby generating an estimated $3,900,000 per year for housing improvement programs.

A “no” vote opposed renewing for 20 years an existing annual property tax not to exceed 0.91 mills, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire.

• New Orleans, Louisiana, PW Prop. (Public Library), Property Tax for Public Library (December 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported renewing for 20 years an existing annual property tax of not to exceed 4 mills, thereby generating an estimated $17,498,020 per year for the New Orleans Public Library.

A “no” vote opposed renewing for 20 years an existing annual parcel tax of not to exceed 4 mills, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire.

November 13

East Baton Rouge Parish

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mills Renewal, Capital Area Transit System Property Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing for ten years a property tax of 10.6 mills ($10.6 per assessed property value) to generate an estimated $21,102,331 per year for public transportation services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing for ten years a property tax of 10.6 mills ($10.6 per assessed property value) to generate an estimated $21,102,331 per year for public transportation services.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Louisiana 2021 ballot measures

November 13:

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Amendment 1	Taxes	Amends the Louisiana Constitution to create the State and Local Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission
LRCA	Amendment 2	Taxes	Amends the Louisiana Constitution to decrease the maximum rate of individual income tax from 6% to 4.75%
LRCA	Amendment 3	Taxes	Allows Louisiana levee districts created after 2006 to levy an annual property tax of up to five mills ($5 per $1,000 of assessed value) without voter approval if those districts approve the 2021 constitutional amendment (continues voter approval requirement for property taxes levied in districts that do not approve the amendment)
LRCA	Amendment 4	State budget	Increases the amount of funds (from 5% to 10%) that can be redirected to a purpose other than what was originally provided for by law or as stated in the constitution during a projected budget deficit

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in Louisiana

Poll times In Louisiana, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time for Tuesday elections. For Saturday elections, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in Louisiana, one must provide documentary proof of United States citizenship and be a resident of the state and parish in which they register. A voter must be at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration completed via mail or in person must occur at least 30 days before Election Day. Registration completed online must occur at least 20 days before Election Day. Registrants must present a valid form of identification to register. Pre-registration is available beginning at age 16 for voters registering at a Registrar of Voters office or at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Voters may register in person at any Registrar of Voters office or any of the following places: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Louisiana Department of Social Services WIC offices Food stamp offices Medicaid offices Offices serving persons with disabilities such as the Deaf Action Centers and Independent Living Offices Armed Forces recruitment offices Automatic registration See also: Automatic voter registration Louisiana does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Louisiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration See also: Same-day voter registration Louisiana does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements Louisiana law requires 20 days of residency in the state before a person may vote. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Louisiana state law requires a voter registration applicant to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. As of November 2025, the state had not implemented the requirement. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The site Geaux Vote, run by the Louisiana Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Louisiana requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Voters can present the following forms of identification. This list was current as of November 2025. Click here to ensure you have the most current information. “ Each voter is required to identify themselves by giving their name and address to a commissioner and by presenting either a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identification card, LA Wallet digital driver's license, a United States military identification card that contains the voter's name and picture or other generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and signature of the applicant. If no photo ID is available, the voter can complete a Voter Identification Affidavit (AV-34) but is subject to challenge by law. ” To view Louisiana state law pertaining to voter identification, click here. Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local property tax on the ballot
• City tax on the ballot
• Local transportation on the ballot