Leflore County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Leflore County owners pay a median of $1,037 a year on a median home value of $98,200, an effective rate of 1.06%. That's the 4th-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

1.06%

4th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$1,037

~$86/month

Median home value

$98,200

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Leflore County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Leflore County's 1.06% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,041
Savings at 10–15% off
$104–$156
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Leflore County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Leflore County1.06%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Leflore County's effective property tax rate is 1.06%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 4th 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 Leflore County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Leflore 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 $1,037 bill, 10–15% off is $104–$156 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Leflore 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 Leflore County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Leflore County is 1.06%: a median annual bill of $1,037 on a median home value of $98,200. That's the 4th-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 Leflore County?
The median Leflore County property tax bill is $1,037 a year, about $86 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Leflore County?
The deadline to appeal in Leflore County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Leflore County a high property tax area?
Leflore County's 1.06% effective rate is above the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 4th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Leflore County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sunflower County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $909

Carroll County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $702

Tallahatchie County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $495

Holmes County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $695

Humphreys County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $980

Grenada County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,247

Montgomery County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $992

Bolivar County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $961

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