Who is eligible for homestead exemption?
Anyone owning a home in Mississippi may be eligible for homestead exemption.
Contact your local Tax Assessor for further details.
Are elderly persons or disabled persons exempt from property taxes?
Persons 65 years or older and persons who are totally disabled, who are
otherwise eligible for homestead exemption, are exempt from taxes on the first
$75,000 of true value on their home.
Do I need to apply for homestead exemption each year?
You do not have to apply for homestead exemption each year. You should re-
apply if there were any changes in your homestead status (such as change in
marital status, property ownership, etc.)
When I bought my home, I forgot to file for homestead exemption. Is it too late to
claim a homestead exemption and obtain a refund?
You must file on or before April 1 in order to qualify for homestead exemption for
the assessment year.
What is needed to qualify for the disability exemption?
To qualify for the disability exemption, you must provide proof of disability.
Evidence that will be accepted as proof consists of the following types of
documents: Veteran’s Consent of Release (Form 72-042), Report of Confidential
Social Security Benefit Information (Form 72-051), Letter from Railroad Retirement
Act disability, Schedule R or Schedule 3 – Federal Income Tax Forms, letter from
employer outlining the disability, detailed letters from two physicians outlining
the disability and its expected duration.
I’m in the military stationed outside Mississippi; however, I have a home in the
state. Do I qualify for homestead?
If a person in the military is stationed outside the state of Mississippi, has a home
in Mississippi, claims residency in Mississippi, and is in compliance with all
applicable Mississippi laws, they can qualify for homestead exemption. If the
member of the military is married, both spouses must qualify.
My Homestead Exemption was disallowed because of my Income Tax debt.
Why?
Mississippi law states that a person is not eligible for Homestead Exemption if that
person, or his/her spouse, has failed to comply with the Income Tax laws of this
state. That includes failure to file a return, not paying taxes, or the homeowner
and/or spouse claiming non-resident status on the Mississippi Income Tax return.
My Homestead Exemption was disallowed because my car was tagged in
another county. Why?