Greene County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Greene County owners pay a median of $767 a year on a median home value of $94,200, an effective rate of 0.81%. That's the 25th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data, above the Mississippi county median of 0.73%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.81%

25th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$767

~$64/month

Median home value

$94,200

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Greene County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Greene County's 0.81% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$763
Savings at 10–15% off
$76–$114
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Greene County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Greene County0.81%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Greene County's effective property tax rate is 0.81%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 25th of 82 in Mississippi. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Greene County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Greene County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Greene County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $767 bill, 10–15% off is $77–$115 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Greene County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Greene County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Greene County is 0.81%: a median annual bill of $767 on a median home value of $94,200. That's the 25th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Greene County?
The median Greene County property tax bill is $767 a year, about $64 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Greene County?
The deadline to appeal in Greene County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Greene County a high property tax area?
Greene County's 0.81% effective rate is above the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 25th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Greene County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Perry County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $947

George County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,086

Wayne County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $686

Forrest County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,284

Stone County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $991

Jones County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $1,116

Lamar County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,459

Jackson County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,332

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