Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Mississippi, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Exemption — Regular Exemption (Tier 1) | Homestead Exemption | Flat credit | $300 | All taxes | File the homestead exemption application in person at the county Tax Assessor's office between January 1 and April 1 of the year in which the exemption is sought. |
| Homestead Exemption — Age 65 or Over / Totally Disabled (Tier 2) | Senior (65+) Exemption | Value reduction | $7,500 | All taxes | File with the county Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1; an applicant turning 65 (or becoming totally disabled) must reapply during the next filing period to move into this tier. |
| Homestead Exemption — Total Exemption for Service-Connected Disabled Veterans (Tier 3) | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Full exemption | Full exemption | All taxes | File with the county Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1 of the year sought. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.