Tippah County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Tippah County owners pay a median of $963 a year on a median home value of $128,400, an effective rate of 0.75%. That's the 38th-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

0.75%

38th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$963

~$80/month

Median home value

$128,400

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Tippah County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Tippah County's 0.75% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$963
Savings at 10–15% off
$96–$144
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Tippah County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Tippah County0.75%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Tippah County's effective property tax rate is 0.75%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 38th 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 Tippah County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Tippah 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 $963 bill, 10–15% off is $96–$144 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Tippah 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 Tippah County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Tippah County is 0.75%: a median annual bill of $963 on a median home value of $128,400. That's the 38th-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 Tippah County?
The median Tippah County property tax bill is $963 a year, about $80 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Tippah County?
The deadline to appeal in Tippah County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Tippah County a high property tax area?
Tippah County's 0.75% effective rate is above the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 38th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Tippah County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Benton County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $716

Union County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $917

Alcorn County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $788

Prentiss County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $790

Marshall County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,286

Lee County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,356

Pontotoc County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $935

Tishomingo County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $713

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