When are property taxes due in Holmes County, Mississippi?

Holmes 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 Holmes County, Mississippi?

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

How do I pay Holmes County, Mississippi property taxes?

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

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Holmes 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

Holmes County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Holmes 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 Holmes County

Holmes County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi; its western border is formed by the Yazoo River and the eastern border by the Big Black River. The western part of the county is within the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,000. Its county seat is Lexington. The county is named in honor of David Holmes, territorial governor and the first governor of the state of Mississippi and later United States Senator for Mississippi. Holmes County native, Edmond Favor Noel, was an attorney and state politician, elected as governor of Mississippi, serving from 1908 to 1912.

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