Tallahatchie County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Tallahatchie County owners pay a median of $495 a year on a median home value of $82,200, an effective rate of 0.60%. That's the 72nd-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)

Is your Tallahatchie appraisal too high?

We compare your value to recent Tallahatchie County sales and show you in about a minute whether a appeal is worth it.

  • Free check
  • No credit card

Effective tax rate

0.60%

72nd highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$495

~$41/month

Median home value

$82,200

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Tallahatchie County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Tallahatchie County's 0.60% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$493
Savings at 10–15% off
$49–$74
Check my actual assessment →

Tallahatchie County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Tallahatchie County0.60%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Tallahatchie County's effective property tax rate is 0.60%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 72nd 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 Tallahatchie County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Tallahatchie 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 $495 bill, 10–15% off is $50–$74 a year.

Want help with it?

TaxDrop builds your case from comparable sales data.

Check my assessment

Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Tallahatchie County is 0.60%: a median annual bill of $495 on a median home value of $82,200. That's the 72nd-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 Tallahatchie County?
The median Tallahatchie County property tax bill is $495 a year, about $41 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Tallahatchie County?
The deadline to appeal in Tallahatchie County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Tallahatchie County a high property tax area?
Tallahatchie County's 0.60% effective rate is below the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Tallahatchie County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Quitman County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $792

Grenada County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,247

Yalobusha County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $800

Leflore County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $1,037

Panola County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $935

Coahoma County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $1,071

Sunflower County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $909

Carroll County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $702

← All 82 Mississippi counties

Stop overpaying on property taxes

See in about a minute whether your Tallahatchie value looks too high.

Check my assessment — free