Mississippi Homestead Exemption
Hinds County Tax Assessor
About This Program
Mississippi homestead exemption reduces property taxes for owner-occupied primary residences. Exempts a portion of assessed value from county and school taxes. Additional exemptions available for seniors, disabled veterans, and totally disabled persons.
Tax savings vary by property value and local millage rates
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Jackson, MS, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Property tax exemption for owner-occupied homes
- Apply by April 1 each year
- Additional exemptions for seniors and disabled
- No income requirement for basic exemption
- Must be primary residence in Hinds County
How to Apply
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Deadline: Apply by April 1 annually
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