DeSoto County Tax Assessor
Mississippi Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners in Hernando, MS.
Mississippi Homestead Exemption exempts a portion of your home's assessed value from ad valorem property taxes. Available to owner-occupants with no income limit. Must apply with DeSoto County Tax Assessor.
Tax savings vary by home value and local millage rate
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Hernando, MS, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Hernando, MS can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply when filing property tax return
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Email us about this programMississippi Homestead Exemption is open to homeowners in Hernando, MS. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with DeSoto County Tax Assessor using the official program link on this page or call (662) 469-8510. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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