What is the property tax rate in Hinds County?

The combined effective property tax rate in Hinds County, Mississippi is approximately 0.81%.

Hinds County Property Tax Calculator (2026) — Mississippi Property Tax Almanac

Property Tax in Hinds County, 2026

A calculator and field guide for Jackson-area homeowners — and for anyone considering a move to Hinds County — including Mississippi's constitutional 5-class property tax system (Class I owner-occupied residential at 10% AR), the Tier 2 Homestead Exemption (65+/disabled — first $12,500 AV / $125K FMV exempt from all ad valorem, post HB 1255 2026), and the FULL Disabled Veterans Exemption (100% service-connected, MS Code §27-33-67(2)). Plus a special 100% exemption for honorably discharged veterans 90 years or older.

Hinds County, home to Jackson and 225k Mississippians, operates under Mississippi\'s constitutional 5-class property tax system. Class I (single-family owner-occupied residential) is assessed at 10% of fair market value (Class II non-residential at 15%, Class III utility at 30%). Tax = AV × millage / 1,000. Combined millage includes county, municipal, school district, and special district levies. The Homestead Exemption operates in two tiers: Tier 1 (under-65) provides a tax credit up to $300/year; Tier 2 (65+ OR totally disabled) exempts the first $7,500 of AV (= $75,000 FMV) from ALL ad valorem. HB 1255 (2026) raises the Tier 2 exemption to $12,500 AV ($125K FMV) starting 2026 tax year. Effective rates run ~0.65-0.81% statewide median.

How the bill is built

Mississippi property tax follows a 4-step calculation. Step 1: True Value. The Hinds County Mississippi Tax Assessor determines true value annually. Step 2: Apply Class I 10% AR. AV = FMV × 10%. So a $200K home has AV = $20K. Step 3: Apply homestead exemption tier. Tier 1 (under-65): tax credit up to $300/year against the bill. Tier 2 (65+ or disabled): first $7,500-$12,500 AV exempt from all ad valorem. Step 4: Apply tax rate. Tax = (AV − Tier 2 exemption) × millage / 1,000, then subtract Tier 1 credit if applicable. Hinds County\'s combined millage is ~158 mills (= ~1.58% gross, ~0.81% effective post-homestead).

Mississippi\'s constitutional 5-class property tax system distinguishes Class I (owner-occupied residential at 10% AR) from Class II (rental + agricultural + non-utility business at 15% AR). The 10% AR is the structural reason Mississippi has among the lowest US effective property tax rates. Investment property pays 50% more in assessment than owner-occupied — meaningful for rental property analysis. Class III public service utility is at 30%, Class IV motor vehicles at 30%, Class V railroads/airlines at varying rates.

HB 1255 (2026) substantially expanded the Tier 2 senior/disabled homestead exemption — from the historic $7,500 AV ($75,000 FMV) to $12,500 AV ($125,000 FMV) starting 2026 tax year. For homes with FMV at or below $125,000 (the majority of Mississippi homestead properties — Mississippi median home value is around $160K), the Tier 2 exemption produces effectively full property tax exemption for qualifying seniors and totally disabled owners. At typical Mississippi millage of 125 mills, the new $12,500 exemption saves ~$1,560/year (vs ~$940/year under the old $7,500 figure).

Mississippi provides a FULL property tax exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans (MS Code §27-33-67(2), since 2015) on the homestead (single-family owner-occupied home + up to 160 acres). Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Bonus: Honorably discharged veterans 90 years or older by January 1 of the tax year are also eligible for full exemption (independent of disability rating). Apply with County Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1.

2026 Hinds County rate breakdown (consolidated millage per $1,000 of AV (Class I 10% AR × FMV), Jackson district)

Taxing entity	Rate
Combined county + municipal + school + special districts (~158 mills × 10% Class I AR = ~0.81% effective post Homestead)	158.0000
Combined total	158.0000

As of April 26, 2026 · From Hinds County Mississippi Tax Assessor.

Note: Hinds County is **the most-populous county in Mississippi** (~225K residents) and home to **Jackson** — the capital of Mississippi (~145K, the seat — though city population has declined dramatically from its 1980 peak of ~203K, Jackson remains the largest city in the state). The county is the political and cultural center of central Mississippi. Anchored by Jackson, Clinton (~25K — home to Mississippi College, the second-oldest college in Mississippi, founded 1826), Byram (~12K, fast-growing southern Hinds suburb), Raymond, and Edwards. Major employment includes substantial state government (Mississippi State Capitol, all major state agencies), healthcare (University of Mississippi Medical Center / UMMC — the largest single employer in Mississippi, ~10,000 employees), and Jackson State University (an HBCU with ~7,000 students).

Note: Hinds County effective property tax rates run approximately **0.81% — among the higher in Mississippi**, reflecting the substantial municipal services and school district funding required for the Jackson metropolitan core. Combined county + municipal + school district + special district millage is ~158 mills (× 10% Class I AR = ~1.58% gross, reduced by Mississippi's Homestead Exemption to ~0.81% effective for owner-occupants). Median home values around $145K (low) combined with the moderate effective rate produce median annual bills around $1,175.

Note: For relocation buyers: Hinds County offers **the political-state-capital Mississippi** option — substantial state government employment, UMMC healthcare cluster, the celebrated Jackson Civil Rights Movement heritage (the Medgar Evers Home Historic Site, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, and the historic Tougaloo College), and the substantial Jackson State HBCU community. The trade-off: substantial Jackson water and sewer infrastructure crisis (the August 2022 Jackson Water Crisis left ~150,000 residents without safe drinking water for weeks), persistent population loss, substantial poverty-and-violence concentration in older Jackson neighborhoods, and aging infrastructure throughout much of the county.

Deductions and exemptions for 2026

Mississippi homeowner property tax relief is concentrated in three mechanisms: (1) the constitutional Class I 10% AR for owner-occupied residential, (2) the Tier 1 / Tier 2 Homestead Exemption system (Tier 1 = $300 tax credit for under-65; Tier 2 = first $12,500 AV exempt for 65+/disabled, post HB 1255 2026), and (3) the FULL Disabled Veteran Exemption for 100% service-connected disabled vets (since 2015) plus a 100% exemption for veterans 90+ years old.

Constitutional Class I 10% Assessment Ratio

Mississippi\'s constitutional 5-class property tax system: Class I (single-family owner-occupied residential) = 10% AR. Class II (residential rental + agricultural + non-utility business) = 15% AR. Class III (public service utility) = 30%. Class IV (motor vehicles) = 30%. Class V (railroads/airlines) = varies. The 10% Class I AR is the structural reason for Mississippi\'s low effective property tax rates. AV = FMV × 10%. So a $200K home has Class I AV = $20K.

Tier 1 + Tier 2 Homestead Exemption

Tier 1 (under-65 standard): Tax credit up to $300/year (sliding scale per MS Code §27-33-67) applied to the tax bill. Tier 2 (65+ OR totally disabled): First $7,500 of AV (= $75,000 FMV) exempt from ALL ad valorem — and HB 1255 (2026) raises this to $12,500 AV ($125K FMV) starting 2026 tax year. For homes with FMV at or below $125K (the majority of Mississippi homestead properties), Tier 2 produces effectively full property tax exemption. Apply with County Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1. Annual recertification required for Tier 2 (income/disability documentation).

FULL Disabled Veteran Exemption (100% service-connected) + 90+ Vet Exemption

Mississippi provides a FULL property tax exemption from all ad valorem on the homestead for veterans with 100% service-connected total disability and honorable discharge (since 2015, MS Code §27-33-67(2)). Bonus: Honorably discharged veterans 90 years or older by January 1 of the tax year are also eligible for full exemption (independent of disability rating). Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Apply with County Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1.

Appealing your assessment

Mississippi property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Tax Assessor. File written objection during the open inspection period (typically July-August each year — varies by county). Level 2: County Board of Supervisors. If unresolved, appeal to the Board of Supervisors during the August equalization meeting. The Board holds quasi-judicial hearings. Level 3: Mississippi Circuit Court. Board decisions can be appealed to Circuit Court within 10 days. Most Mississippi appeals are resolved at Level 1 or Level 2.

Cities and towns in Hinds County

Hinds County contains 5 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Jackson to the smallest village. Search volume for property tax is often city-specific, so here is the complete list — with population from the 2020 US Census, rounded to the nearest 100.

Data: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census. Populations rounded. Cities marked as "split" straddle a county border — the portion inside Hinds County is subject to Hinds County's tax rolls, while the portion outside is subject to the adjacent county's.

City or town	Type	Population (2020)
Jackson County seat Split	city	145,000
Clinton	city	25,000
Byram	city	12,000
Raymond	city	2,000
Edwards	town	900

About city-level property tax rates: The rate breakdown and calculator on this page reflect the Jackson tax district. Other cities in Hinds County may pay into different school districts, city rates, and special districts — so their combined rates can differ, sometimes substantially. Always verify the specific rates for your address with the Hinds County Mississippi Tax Assessor before relying on any estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When are Mississippi property taxes due?

Mississippi property taxes are due on February 1 of the year following the assessment (taxes assessed in 2025 are due February 1, 2026). Late payments after February 1 accrue interest plus penalty. Most Mississippi homeowners pay through escrow via mortgage servicer.

What is the Mississippi homestead exemption?

Mississippi\'s Homestead Exemption operates in two tiers. Tier 1 (under-65 standard): tax credit up to $300/year (sliding scale per MS Code §27-33-67) applied to the tax bill. Tier 2 (65+ OR totally disabled): first $7,500 of AV (= $75,000 FMV) exempt from ALL ad valorem. HB 1255 (2026) raises Tier 2 to $12,500 AV ($125K FMV) starting 2026. For homes with FMV at or below $125K (the majority of Mississippi homestead properties), Tier 2 produces effectively full property tax exemption. Apply with County Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1.

How does the Disabled Veteran exemption work in Mississippi?

Mississippi provides a FULL property tax exemption from all ad valorem on the homestead for veterans with 100% service-connected total disability and honorable discharge (since 2015, MS Code §27-33-67(2)). The exemption applies to the single-family owner-occupied home + up to 160 acres. Bonus: Honorably discharged veterans 90 years or older by January 1 of the tax year are also eligible for full exemption (independent of disability rating). Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Apply with County Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1.

What is the 5-class property tax system?

Mississippi\'s constitutional 5-class property tax system: Class I (single-family owner-occupied residential) = 10% AR. Class II (residential rental + agricultural + non-utility business) = 15% AR. Class III (public service utility) = 30%. Class IV (motor vehicles) = 30%. Class V (railroads/airlines) = varies. The 10% Class I AR is the structural reason for Mississippi\'s low effective property tax rates. Investment property pays 50% more in assessment than owner-occupied — meaningful for rental property analysis.

How do I appeal my Mississippi assessment?

Mississippi property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Tax Assessor. File written objection during the open inspection period (typically July-August each year). Level 2: County Board of Supervisors. Appeal to the Board of Supervisors during the August equalization meeting. Level 3: Mississippi Circuit Court. Within 10 days of Board decision. Most appeals are resolved at Level 1 or Level 2.

About Hinds County

Beyond the property tax — a few things you might not know about the place.

Weird fact

Jackson is **the only US state capital where the city has experienced continuous water-infrastructure crisis** — the August 2022 Jackson Water Crisis left ~150,000 residents (most of the city) without safe drinking water for weeks after flooding overwhelmed the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant. The crisis required federal emergency intervention and the appointment of an EPA-supervised third-party water manager (still in place as of 2026). The crisis is rooted in decades of underinvestment in Jackson's aging (1880s-era) water and sewer infrastructure — Jackson is among the few major US cities where boil-water advisories occur multiple times per year. Federal investment under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has begun to address the crisis but full repair is projected to take 20+ years.

Hometown hero

Medgar Evers

The American civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963) — the NAACP's first field officer for Mississippi (1954-1963), among the most-prominent civil rights activists in the Deep South — was assassinated in his driveway at his Jackson, Hinds County home **on June 12, 1963** at age 37 by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. Evers' assassination occurred just hours after President John F. Kennedy's historic civil rights speech (June 11, 1963) — and was a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. De La Beckwith was tried twice for the murder in 1964 (both ended in hung juries with all-white juries) before finally being convicted in **1994** — 31 years after the killing — based on new evidence and witnesses. The Medgar Evers Home Historic Site (in the Elraine subdivision of Jackson) is preserved as a National Historic Landmark. Evers' brother Charles Evers became the first African American mayor of a Mississippi city since Reconstruction (Fayette, MS, 1969). Other notable Hinds figures include **Eudora Welty** (1909-2001 — the celebrated short story writer, born and raised in Jackson; Pulitzer Prize winner for The Optimist's Daughter 1973).

Biggest annual event

Jubilee!JAM + Mississippi State Fair

The Mississippi State Fair (annual, late September / early October at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, since 1859 — making it among the oldest US state fairs) is **the largest annual fair in Mississippi** — drawing 600,000+ attendees with traditional state fair programming. Jubilee!JAM (the celebrated Jackson music festival, various dates) and the **Capital City Comic Con** are major Jackson-area events. The historic Mississippi Coliseum hosts substantial concert and sports events.

Property Tax in Hinds County, 2026