Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Mississippi
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Mississippi for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: Homeowners who are 65 or older by January 1 of the year sought (or totally disabled) and otherwise eligible are exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of the homestead (the DOR FAQ describes this as the first $75,000 of true value). Mississippi Dept. of Revenue, Homestead Exemption; Miss. Code Ann. §§ 27-33-1 to 27-33-79
| Senior exemptions and freezes | Homeowners who are 65 or older by January 1 of the year sought (or totally disabled) and otherwise eligible are exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of the homestead (the DOR FAQ describes this as the first $75,000 of true value). Proof of age, such as a driver's license or birth certificate, is required. True-value wording: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/property-tax-frequently-asked-questions |
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| Veteran exemptions | An applicant classified as having a service-connected, total disability as an American veteran is exempt from all property taxes on the qualifying homestead (the "total exemption" tier). Military members stationed outside Mississippi can qualify for the homestead exemption if they have a Mississippi home, claim Mississippi residency and comply with state law; if married, both spouses must qualify. Military residency: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/property-tax-frequently-asked-questions |
| Disability exemptions | Homeowners who are totally disabled are in the same tier as those 65 or older: exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value. Accepted proof of total disability includes certain federal tax schedules, Social Security or Railroad Retirement disability letters, an employer letter, or detailed letters from two physicians. Proof list: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/property-tax-frequently-asked-questions |
More Mississippi property tax & homestead exemptions
- The Homestead Exemption in Mississippi
- Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Mississippi
- All Mississippi property tax & homestead exemptions rules
FAQ
Do seniors get a property tax exemption in Mississippi?
Homeowners who are 65 or older by January 1 of the year sought (or totally disabled) and otherwise eligible are exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of the homestead (the DOR FAQ describes this as the first $75,000 of true value). Proof of age, such as a driver's license or birth certificate, is required.
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Mississippi?
An applicant classified as having a service-connected, total disability as an American veteran is exempt from all property taxes on the qualifying homestead (the "total exemption" tier). Military members stationed outside Mississippi can qualify for the homestead exemption if they have a Mississippi home, claim Mississippi residency and comply with state law; if married, both spouses must qualify.
Is there a property tax exemption for people with disabilities in Mississippi?
Homeowners who are totally disabled are in the same tier as those 65 or older: exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value. Accepted proof of total disability includes certain federal tax schedules, Social Security or Railroad Retirement disability letters, an employer letter, or detailed letters from two physicians.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.