Winston County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Winston County owners pay a median of $785 a year on a median home value of $121,200, an effective rate of 0.65%. That's the 59th-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

0.65%

59th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$785

~$65/month

Median home value

$121,200

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Winston County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Winston County's 0.65% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$788
Savings at 10–15% off
$79–$118
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Winston County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Winston County0.65%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Winston County's effective property tax rate is 0.65%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 59th 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 Winston County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Winston 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 $785 bill, 10–15% off is $79–$118 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Winston 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 Winston County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Winston County is 0.65%: a median annual bill of $785 on a median home value of $121,200. That's the 59th-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 Winston County?
The median Winston County property tax bill is $785 a year, about $65 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Winston County?
The deadline to appeal in Winston County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Winston County a high property tax area?
Winston County's 0.65% effective rate is below the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 59th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Winston County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Choctaw County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $472

Neshoba County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $856

Oktibbeha County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,685

Noxubee County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $861

Attala County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $675

Kemper County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $539

Leake County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $775

Webster County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $629

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