Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions for People with Disabilities

Mississippi property tax exemptions for people with disabilities: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

Mississippi has 801,788 owner-occupied homes (ownership rate 70.0%). Disability exemptions are narrower than the general homestead; the verified statewide rules are below.

Verified Mississippi details: What you get: Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead. Who qualifies: Owners who are totally disabled by January 1. How to apply: Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office. Deadline: January 1 to April 1.

How neighbors handle this

• Alabama: Owners who are permanently and totally disabled are exempt from all property taxes (H-3), with no income limit.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the Mississippi county office before filing.

Disability filings in Mississippi sit alongside the general Homestead Exemption (Reduces property tax on an owner-occupied home, with additional relief for owners 65 or older or disabled). Bring the disability documentation your county lists; the general filing path is: Apply with your county tax assessor between January 1 and April 1.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 28). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead.

Who qualifies

Owners who are totally disabled by January 1.

How to apply

Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office.

Deadline

January 1 to April 1.

Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Mississippi overview · People with Disabilities exemptions in other states · Seniors · Mississippi deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for people with disabilities in Mississippi?

Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead.

How do people with disabilities apply in Mississippi?

Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office.