Jefferson County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Jefferson County owners pay a median of $816 a year on a median home value of $81,400, an effective rate of 1.00%. That's the 7th-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

1.00%

7th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$816

~$68/month

Median home value

$81,400

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Jefferson County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Jefferson County's 1.00% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$814
Savings at 10–15% off
$81–$122
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Jefferson County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Jefferson County1.00%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Jefferson County's effective property tax rate is 1.00%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Jefferson County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Jefferson 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 $816 bill, 10–15% off is $82–$122 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Jefferson County is 1.00%: a median annual bill of $816 on a median home value of $81,400. That's the 7th-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 Jefferson County?
The median Jefferson County property tax bill is $816 a year, about $68 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Jefferson County?
The deadline to appeal in Jefferson County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Jefferson County a high property tax area?
Jefferson County's 1.00% effective rate is above the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Jefferson County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Claiborne County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $470

Franklin County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $613

Adams County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $941

Copiah County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $833

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $945

Amite County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $435

Wilkinson County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $691

Warren County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,234

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