Forrest County, MississippiProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- November–December 2026 under the Mississippi Department of Revenue schedule; no specific Forrest County mailing date was published.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 assessment year, Mississippi taxes are assessed to the owner of record on January 1, 2026; tax bills are issued in November–December 2026 and are due by February 1, 2027. If February 1 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, payment is due the next business day without penalty or interest.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026 assessments, file an appeal with the county Board of Supervisors by the first Monday in August (August 3, 2026), before the February 1, 2027 tax due date; exact county hearing dates were not otherwise published by the official source reviewed.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 2 through April 1, 2026; Forrest County states the homestead exemption filing period is January 2–April 1 and applies to a qualifying owner-occupied home as of January 1.
Senior relief
Forrest County’s published guidance: regular homestead is up to a $300 credit; special homestead for owners age 65+ or 100% disabled exempts the first $7,500 of assessed value; qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veterans may receive full relief.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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