Home/Property Tax/MS

Mississippi

Property Tax Rates & Rules

0.79%
Effective Rate
$1,382
Median Annual Tax
$175k
Median Home Value
Available
Homestead Exempt

Full Tax Details

Avg Effective Rate0.79%
Median Home Value$175,000
Median Annual Tax$1,382
Assessment Ratio10%
Homestead ExemptionYes
Senior ExemptionYes
Highest Rate CountyHinds
Lowest Rate CountyAmite
Payment ScheduleDue by February 1 annually.

Assessment Method

Class I (owner-occupied) assessed at 10% of true value.

Homestead Exemption Details

Credit on the first $7,500 of assessed value for primary residences.

Senior Exemption Details

Full exemption from ad valorem taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value for 65+.

How to Appeal Your Assessment

File objection with Board of Supervisors in August.

Official Source

Mississippi Tax Authority

View Official Site →

Last verified: 2026-03-31 · Always confirm current rates before making real estate decisions.