Property Tax

The taxation of property is to be uniform and equal throughout the State of Mississippi. All property not exempt from ad valorem taxation is taxed at the assessed value. Property is assessed for taxes according to laws, rules and regulations, and in the proportion to its true value. Laws may be enacted to exempt particular species of property from taxation in whole or in part.

General Information

• Ad Valorem Tax
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Forms

County Officials

• Tax Assessors and Tax Collectors
• Chancery Clerks

Personal Property

• 2013 Class Lives of Industries
• 2013 Commercial Facilities Depreciation
• 2013 Industry Depreciation
• 2013 Industrial Multipliers

Millage Rates

• 2012-2013 County Millage Rates
• 2011 to 2012 County Millage Rates
• 2010-2011 City Millage Rates
• 2010-2011 County Millage Rates
• 2009-2010 City Millage Rates

Class of Counties

• 2012 Class of Counties
• 2011 Class of Counties
• 2010 Class of Counties
• 2009 Class of Counties
• 2008 Class of Counties

Laws and Regulations

• Property Tax Regulations
• Property Tax Law:  The following may be found at Mississippi Code at Lexis Publishing
  • Ad Valorem Taxes - General Exemptions, Title 27, Chapter 31, Mississippi Code Annotated (27-31-1)
  • Ad Valorem Taxes-Homestead Exemptions, Title 27, Chapter 33, Mississippi Code Annotated (27-33-1)
  • Ad Valorem Taxes-Assessment, Title 27, Chapter 35, Mississippi Code Annotated (27-35-1)

County Staff

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