Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Mississippi homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Exemption
Mississippi Department of Revenue
Most homeownersSeniorsDisability
What it does
Reduces property tax on an owner-occupied home, with additional relief for owners 65 or older or disabled.
Who qualifies
Owners who own and occupy the home as their primary residence on January 1.
How to apply
Apply with your county tax assessor between January 1 and April 1.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with your county tax assessor between January 1 and April 1.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File between January 1 and April 1 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.