Wayne 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.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, Mississippi property taxes are due February 1, 2027; at least one-half may be paid by that date, and unpaid balances accrue interest and penalties under Mississippi law.
- Assessment appeal
- For the 2026 assessment, file a valuation appeal with the county Board of Supervisors by the first Monday in August preceding the tax due date: August 3, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 1–April 1, 2026, in the county Tax Assessor/Collector office; new or changed applications are required when ownership, occupancy, marital, disability, veteran, or property-description circumstances change.
Senior relief
Mississippi Department of Revenue special/over-65 homestead exemption: a qualified homeowner age 65 or older or totally disabled by January 1, 2026 may exempt the first $75,000 of true homestead value (up to the statutory $300 credit). Qualifying totally disabled veterans and eligible unmarried surviving spouses may receive the applicable full exemption; eligibility and documentation are administered by the county Tax Assessor/Collector.
Valuation limits
No individual-parcel annual valuation cap was verified in Mississippi official sources. Mississippi's ad valorem levy is generally subject to a 10% annual revenue-growth limit, subject to 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.