Holmes County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Holmes County owners pay a median of $695 a year on a median home value of $76,500, an effective rate of 0.91%. That's the 12th-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

0.91%

12th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$695

~$58/month

Median home value

$76,500

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Holmes County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Holmes County's 0.91% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$696
Savings at 10–15% off
$70–$104
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Holmes County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Holmes County0.91%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Holmes County's effective property tax rate is 0.91%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 12th 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 Holmes County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Holmes 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 $695 bill, 10–15% off is $70–$104 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Holmes 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 Holmes County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Holmes County is 0.91%: a median annual bill of $695 on a median home value of $76,500. That's the 12th-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 Holmes County?
The median Holmes County property tax bill is $695 a year, about $58 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Holmes County?
The deadline to appeal in Holmes County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Holmes County a high property tax area?
Holmes County's 0.91% effective rate is above the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 12th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Holmes County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Carroll County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $702

Humphreys County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $980

Attala County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $675

Yazoo County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,150

Leflore County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $1,037

Madison County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $2,071

Montgomery County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $992

Leake County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $775

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