Lafayette County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Lafayette County owners pay a median of $1,672 a year on a median home value of $260,500, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 63rd-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data, below 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

0.64%

63rd highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$1,672

~$139/month

Median home value

$260,500

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lafayette County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lafayette County's 0.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,667
Savings at 10–15% off
$167–$250
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Lafayette County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lafayette County0.64%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lafayette County's effective property tax rate is 0.64%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 63rd 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 Lafayette County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lafayette 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 $1,672 bill, 10–15% off is $167–$251 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Lafayette County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $1,672 on a median home value of $260,500. That's the 63rd-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 Lafayette County?
The median Lafayette County property tax bill is $1,672 a year, about $139 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lafayette County?
The deadline to appeal in Lafayette County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lafayette County a high property tax area?
Lafayette County's 0.64% effective rate is below the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 63rd-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lafayette County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Yalobusha County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $800

Pontotoc County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $935

Panola County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $935

Marshall County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,286

Union County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $917

Calhoun County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $566

Tate County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,328

Benton County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $716

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