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Mississippi (MS) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 37 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 10 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 34 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 0.80% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | Yes |
| Mississippi State Website | https://www.ms.gov/home |
| Capital | Jackson |
| Largest City | Jackson |
| Largest Metro Area | 580,166 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- Mississippi Property Tax Filing Deadline Apr 1
- Mississippi Property Tax Appeal Deadline County Board of Supervisors in August
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline 1-Apr
- BPP Appeal Deadline Aug, Typically early August - before the Annual August Meeting
Mississippi Property Tax Rate
Mississippi property taxes on real estate are a key source of local revenue. Property taxes support school districts, as well as city and county governments. Nonetheless, property taxes in Mississippi are quite low. The median annual property tax payment in Mississippi is $1,009, which is significantly lower than the $2,578 national median.
Average effective property tax rates in Mississippi are quite low at 0.79%. Also, the median annual property tax payment in Mississippi is just $1,009. That is less than half the national average.