Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Jackson County, MS
Homeowners in Jackson County pay a median of $1,332/year in property taxes on a median home value of $181,700. A successful appeal could save you $200 or more per year.
$1,332
Median Annual Tax
$181,700
Median Home Value
0.73%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Jackson County
File an objection with the County Board of Supervisors when they sit as the Board of Equalization (first Monday in April through meetings).
- Filing Deadline
- First Monday in April (Board of Supervisors sits as Board of Equalization)
- Appeal Authority
- County Board of Supervisors (sitting as Equalization Board)
- Escalation
- Circuit Court
- Risk of Increase
- No — cannot go up
- Reassessment Cycle
- Every 4 years
Official Mississippi appeal form
One statewide form is valid in every county.
Mississippi DOR property tax page. Objections are filed with the County Board of Supervisors.
What You Need
- ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
- ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
- ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
- ✓Filed before: First Monday in April (Board of Supervisors sits as Board of Equalization)
Available Exemptions in Mississippi
Common property tax exemptions available in Mississippi: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.
Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.
Ready to reduce your property taxes in Jackson County?
We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.
No fee unless we save you money.
FAQ
- Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
- No. In Mississippi, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
- How much does it cost to appeal?
- Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
- What's the typical savings?
- In Jackson County, with a median tax of $1,332/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $134-$200 per year.
Other counties in Mississippi:
Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.
Appeal information: Mississippi state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)