MississippiMS
Effective tax rate
0.65%
Median home value
$150,600
Median annual tax
$979
National rank
#36
Counties
82
Counties in Mississippi
Winston County
0.53%Median value: $133,795
Noxubee County
0.53%Median value: $177,507
Leake County
0.53%Median value: $100,739
Carroll County
0.53%Median value: $144,451
Montgomery County
0.53%Median value: $188,163
Webster County
0.53%Median value: $111,395
Choctaw County
0.53%Median value: $155,107
Simpson County
0.52%Median value: $134,884
Jeff Davis County
0.52%Median value: $178,596
Marion County
0.52%Median value: $101,828
Tallahatchie County
0.52%Median value: $145,540
Quitman County
0.52%Median value: $189,252
Coahoma County
0.52%Median value: $112,484
Tunica County
0.52%Median value: $156,196
Sharkey County
0.52%Median value: $199,908
Issaquena County
0.52%Median value: $123,140
Yazoo County
0.52%Median value: $166,852
Kemper County
0.52%Median value: $210,563
Jefferson Davis County
0.51%Median value: $179,684
Lawrence County
0.51%Median value: $102,916
Lincoln County
0.51%Median value: $146,628
Pike County
0.51%Median value: $190,340
Walthall County
0.51%Median value: $113,572
Amite County
0.51%Median value: $157,284
Wilkinson County
0.51%Median value: $200,996
Franklin County
0.51%Median value: $124,228
Claiborne County
0.51%Median value: $167,940
Copiah County
0.51%Median value: $91,172
Newton County
0.50%Median value: $180,773
Scott County
0.50%Median value: $104,005
Smith County
0.50%Median value: $147,717
Jasper County
0.50%Median value: $191,429
Clarke County
0.50%Median value: $114,661
Wayne County
0.50%Median value: $158,373
Perry County
0.50%Median value: $202,085
Greene County
0.50%Median value: $125,316
George County
0.50%Median value: $169,028
Stone County
0.50%Median value: $92,260
Covington County
0.50%Median value: $135,972
Tate County
0.49%Median value: $181,861
Marshall County
0.49%Median value: $105,093
Benton County
0.49%Median value: $148,805
Tishomingo County
0.49%Median value: $192,517
Bolivar County
0.49%Median value: $115,749
Sunflower County
0.49%Median value: $159,461
Leflore County
0.49%Median value: $203,173
Humphreys County
0.49%Median value: $126,405
Holmes County
0.49%Median value: $170,117
Attala County
0.49%Median value: $93,349
Neshoba County
0.49%Median value: $137,061
Union County
0.48%Median value: $182,950
Tippah County
0.48%Median value: $106,182
Prentiss County
0.48%Median value: $149,894
Itawamba County
0.48%Median value: $193,606
Monroe County
0.48%Median value: $116,838
Clay County
0.48%Median value: $160,549
Chickasaw County
0.48%Median value: $204,261
Calhoun County
0.48%Median value: $127,493
Yalobusha County
0.48%Median value: $171,205
Grenada County
0.48%Median value: $94,437
Panola County
0.48%Median value: $138,149
Lamar County
0.47%Median value: $107,270
Pearl River County
0.47%Median value: $150,982
Hancock County
0.47%Median value: $194,694
Warren County
0.47%Median value: $117,926
Washington County
0.47%Median value: $161,638
Adams County
0.47%Median value: $205,350
Oktibbeha County
0.47%Median value: $128,582
Lafayette County
0.47%Median value: $172,294
Alcorn County
0.47%Median value: $95,526
Pontotoc County
0.47%Median value: $139,238
Hinds County
0.46%Median value: $108,359
Harrison County
0.46%Median value: $152,071
DeSoto County
0.46%Median value: $195,782
Rankin County
0.46%Median value: $119,014
Jackson County
0.46%Median value: $162,726
Lee County
0.46%Median value: $206,438
Forrest County
0.46%Median value: $129,670
Lauderdale County
0.46%Median value: $173,382
Madison County
0.46%Median value: $96,614
Lowndes County
0.46%Median value: $140,326
Jones County
0.46%Median value: $184,038
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Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.65%, ranking #36 highest in the nation. The median home value is $150,600, and the median annual property tax payment is $979.
Property taxes in Mississippi are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Mississippi
Mississippi offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.65%, ranking #36 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $979 on a $150,600 home.
How does Mississippi property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Mississippi's rate of 0.65% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Mississippi pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Mississippi has the highest property tax?
Winston County has the highest effective property tax rate in Mississippi at 0.53%.
Which county in Mississippi has the lowest property tax?
Jones County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Mississippi at 0.46%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Mississippi?
Mississippi offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.