Leake 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
- Typically mailed the week before Thanksgiving; exact 2026 mailing date was not published.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, Mississippi property taxes are due February 1, 2027; if February 1 is a weekend or legal holiday, payment may be made the following Monday without penalty or interest. Mississippi DOR says bills are generally issued November–December.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, Mississippi DOR normally requires a local valuation appeal by the first Monday in August preceding the tax due date: August 3, 2026; request a hearing with the county Board of Supervisors and contact the county Chancery Clerk for filing/agenda procedure.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 1–April 1, 2026, in the county Tax Assessor’s office; own and occupy the home as the primary residence on January 1 and reapply after qualifying ownership, use, occupancy, marital, disability, or veteran-status changes.
Senior relief
Mississippi DOR Tier 2: a qualified homeowner age 65 or older or totally disabled by January 1, 2026 may exempt the first $7,500 of assessed homestead value, with proof of age/disability. Qualifying service-connected totally disabled veterans and eligible unmarried surviving spouses may receive the applicable full homestead exemption under Tier 3.
Valuation limits
Mississippi has no individual parcel annual valuation cap verified in official sources. The local ad valorem levy is generally subject to a 10% cap on receipts, with statutory exclusions; assessment ratios are Class I 10%, Classes II–III 15%, and Classes IV–V 30%.
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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