CountyTax

Mississippi property tax rates by county

Mississippi · #33 of 52 · 82 counties

0.72%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,215 · median home value $169,800

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Feb 1.

When it's due in Mississippi

All states
Annual payment
Due Feb 1
Late after Feb 2 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty1% per month interest (12% annually) calculated from February 1 until paid (Miss. Code Ann. § 27-41-9)
Appeal windowfile written objection with county Board of Supervisors on or before first Monday in August (Miss. Code Ann. § 27-35-89)

Taxes due February 1. Taxpayer may elect to pay in 3 installments: 1/2 by Feb 1, 1/4 by May 1, 1/4 by Aug 1 (with 0.5%/month interest on deferred payments). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed December. Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-41-1, § 27-41-9, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.