When are property taxes due in Hancock County, Mississippi?

Hancock County property taxes are due February 1. This deadline applies to all counties in Mississippi.

What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Hancock County, Mississippi?

The late payment penalty in Hancock County is 0.5% per month until tax sale.

How do I pay Hancock County, Mississippi property taxes?

You can pay Hancock County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

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Hancock County Property Tax Due Date

Mississippi

2027 Property Tax Due Dates

Due Datein 202 days

February 1

Full payment

Penalty: 0.5% per month until tax saleGrace period: None

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Hancock County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Hancock County Treasurer

In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office

About Property Taxes in Mississippi

Mississippi has one of the lowest property tax burdens in the United States. Property taxes are administered at the county level, with property assessed at 10% of true value for residential property and 15% for commercial. The combination of low assessment ratios and low millage rates makes Mississippi's effective property tax rate among the lowest in the country. Tax bills are typically mailed in the fall and due February 1, becoming delinquent after that date.

Payment & Assessment

Mississippi property taxes are due February 1 each year. A penalty and interest of 1.5% per month apply after February 1. Properties with delinquent taxes for two years may be sold at a tax sale. Most counties offer online payment through the county tax collector's website. Contact your county for payment options.

Statewide framework for Mississippi. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.

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About Hancock County

Hancock County is the southernmost county of the U.S. state of Mississippi and is named for Founding Father John Hancock. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,053. Its county seat is Bay St. Louis. Hancock County is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is situated along the Gulf of Mexico and the state line with Louisiana. The area is home to the John C. Stennis Space Center, NASA's largest rocket engine test facility. The county was severely damaged from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which caused a huge storm surge and catastrophic damage.

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