Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors

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

Mississippi has 273,131 owner households headed by someone 65 or older (34.1% of owners; median home year built 1986). The statewide senior exemption below is what those owners typically claim through their county office.

Verified Mississippi details: What you get: Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead. After the first year the exemption can grow to cover most future value increases. Who qualifies: Owners at least 65 years old by January 1 who own and live in the home. How to apply: Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office with proof of age. Deadline: Applications are accepted January 1 to April 1.

How neighbors handle this

• Alabama: Owners 65 and older are exempt from all of the state portion of property tax. With adjusted gross income under $12,000 they also get up to $5,000 of assessed value off county taxes, including school taxes, and with net taxable income of $12,000 or less they can be exempt from all property taxes (H-3).

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

For context, Mississippi’s main statewide homeowner program is the Homestead Exemption: Reduces property tax on an owner-occupied home, with additional relief for owners 65 or older or disabled. Seniors usually file the same way as other owners unless the rows above say otherwise: 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. After the first year the exemption can grow to cover most future value increases.

Who qualifies

Owners at least 65 years old by January 1 who own and live in the home.

How to apply

Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office with proof of age.

Deadline

Applications are accepted January 1 to April 1.

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

See also: Mississippi overview · Seniors exemptions in other states · Disability · Mississippi deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for seniors in Mississippi?

Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead. After the first year the exemption can grow to cover most future value increases.

How do seniors apply in Mississippi?

Apply in person at your county Tax Assessor's office with proof of age.