This bill amends the existing law regarding the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish, specifically focusing on the parcel fee imposed within the district. The maximum fee that can be charged per parcel has been increased from seven hundred dollars to twelve hundred dollars per year. Additionally, it establishes that owners who qualify for the Louisiana Special Assessment Level prior to January 1, 2026, will only be charged fifty percent of the parcel fee applicable to other owners, provided they submit the necessary documentation by January 15, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the expiration terms of the fee, stating that it will last for a maximum of seven years from its initial imposition, with the possibility of renewal during regularly scheduled elections in New Orleans. It also repeals Section 3 of Act No. 307 from the 2021 Regular Session, which may have contained previous provisions regarding the parcel fee. The new provisions will not take effect until after a majority of voters in the district approve the imposition of the parcel fee in an election.

Statutes affected:
HB53 Original: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Engrossed: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Enrolled: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Act 483: 33:12(F)(2)