Hinds Property Tax: Rates, Deadlines & Appeals (2026)

For the 2026 Hinds County assessment roll, the appeal deadline was Monday, August 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.: Mississippi’s normal rule is the first Monday in August, and Hinds publishes that a formal protest must be filed in the Chancery Clerk Office by that time. Because that date has passed, the next expected residential roll-objection deadline is Monday, August 2, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. File the written protest with Hinds County Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, not just with the Tax Assessor; use the Jackson office at 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201 / P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205-0686, or the Raymond office at 127 W. Main St., Raymond, MS 39154 / P.O. Box 88, Raymond, MS 39154.

How assessments work in Hinds County

Hinds County property taxes start with true value—essentially market value—set by the elected Hinds County Tax Assessor, Charles E. Stokes. The Assessor’s office says it lists taxable property, keeps ownership maps updated from deeds filed as of January 1, estimates value, applies the legal assessment class, prepares the county assessment roll, and presents that roll to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors by the first Monday in July.

For a normal owner-occupied single-family home, the Mississippi Class I assessment ratio is 10% of true value. Other real estate is generally Class II at 15%. That distinction matters: a $250,000 owner-occupied home should generally produce $25,000 of assessed value before exemptions; the same value taxed at 15% would be $37,500.

Hinds County’s local review cycle is also specific: the Tax Assessor states that 25% of taxable property is reviewed each year, so every parcel is inspected at least once every four years. For residential property this is usually a drive-by comparison of the house to the county’s field sheet/drawing, materials, class and condition. Mississippi DOR separately says real property must be revalued at least once every four years and that interior inspections of residences are not required.

The 2026 roll cycle was already underway in July 2026. The July 6, 2026 Board agenda included presentation of the 2026 real and personal tax rolls and approval to advertise the public notice for hearing objections. Hinds County’s Board meeting calendar listed the August 3, 2026 meeting, which matches the first-Monday appeal date.

Whether you should appeal

Appeal if the county’s true value is higher than what your home would likely have sold for around the January 1 assessment date, or if the record has a fixable error: wrong square footage, extra bathroom, finished space counted as living area, incorrect condition, wrong land size, duplicate improvement, or failure to classify your home as owner-occupied Class I.

Start with the Hinds County Landroll query from the county database page. Pull your parcel number, land value, improvement value, total appraised value, assessment class and tax district. Then compare three to five nearby sales that are similar in size, age, condition and neighborhood. Jackson comps should generally be compared to Jackson comps; Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Terry, Edwards and unincorporated Hinds have different markets and sometimes different total millage.

Do not appeal just because your tax bill went up. In Mississippi, the bill equals true value × assessment ratio × millage rate, and millage can change annually. Hinds County’s FY 2025–2026 tax levy minutes state a total millage of 121.340; the county’s own estimated-tax tool says 2026 mill rates are estimates and the new year’s mill rate is not set until September. Your exact bill may include county, school, city and special district rates depending on your location.

A realistic savings example: assume a Hinds homeowner has a 10% residential assessment on a house the county values at $240,000. Assessed value is $24,000. At 121.340 mills—that is 0.121340—the tax before homestead is about $2,912. If the owner proves the correct true value is $220,000, assessed value falls to $22,000 and tax falls to about $2,669. Estimated annual savings: about $243, before considering any homestead credit. If your local combined millage is higher or lower than 121.340, multiply the assessed-value reduction by your actual millage.

I did not find an official Hinds County publication reporting residential appeal success rates or median reductions. The Board minutes do list “Petitions for Change of Assessment” in various meetings, but they do not publish a countywide win rate or median taxpayer savings.

Step-by-step how to file

1. Ask the Assessor for an informal review first. Hinds publishes a “Request for Review — Residential” form. It asks for the map/block/parcel number, tax year, owner name, phone, property address, mailing address, owner’s estimate of true value, the Assessor’s recorded land/improvement/total value, and your reason. The form explicitly says documentation must be provided. The form lists the Tax Assessor mailing address as P.O. Box 22908, Jackson, MS 39225-2908, office phone 601-968-6644 and fax 601-968-6593.

2. Do not confuse informal review with a formal appeal. Hinds says a representative is available to discuss justifiable value issues through July 31, but a formal protest must be filed in the Chancery Clerk Office by the first Monday in August at 9:00 a.m. The informal Request for Review is useful evidence, but it is not a substitute for filing your written objection with the Clerk of the Board.

3. Prepare a short written protest. Title it “Objection to 2026 Real Property Assessment Roll.” Include owner name, parcel number, property address, mailing address, phone/email, current true value, requested true value, and the specific reason: comparable sales, condition, incorrect square footage, wrong class, mapping error, or exemption/classification issue. Attach the Residential Request for Review, landroll printout, photos, contractor estimates, appraisal, closing statement, and comparable sales grid.

4. File with the Chancery Clerk. Officially published options for the formal protest are in writing and in the Chancery Clerk Office. Practical filing methods are in-person delivery or mail to the Jackson or Raymond Chancery Clerk addresses above. Hinds publishes Chancery Clerk email addresses, but I did not find an official rule accepting assessment-roll objections by email; do not rely on email unless the Clerk confirms in writing before the deadline. I also found no dedicated county portal for filing residential assessment appeals. No filing fee is published for making the Board objection; county copy/printouts may cost $0.50 per page, and later court appeals may have court costs.

What happens after

The appeal authority is the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, sitting in its assessment-equalization role. Mississippi DOR describes the board’s role as reviewing assessor valuations, hearing taxpayer objections, formally adopting the property tax rolls and directing collection.

The hearing is not a full courtroom trial. Expect a Board meeting in the Board Room of the Hinds County Chancery Court Building, where the taxpayer’s written objection is before the Board, the Assessor may justify the value, and the Board may correct, increase, decrease or leave the valuation. State law allows the Board to sit from day to day until objections are disposed of, or take an objection under advisement so the taxpayer, Assessor or Board can compile more information. If taken under advisement, the Board must enter an order by the first Monday in September.

If you lose and still want to continue, Mississippi law provides a further appeal route to circuit court after notice is mailed to the objecting taxpayer. That is a legal step, not just another informal review, so calendar the mailed-notice date and consider getting Mississippi property-tax counsel quickly.

Local tips

Check homestead before you spend all your energy on value. Hinds says if you purchase and occupy property before January 1, you may apply for homestead in the Tax Assessor’s office from January 1 through April 1; DOR says regular homestead can provide a credit up to $300, age-65 or totally disabled homeowners can be exempt on the first $7,500 of assessed value, and qualifying 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses may receive a total exemption.

Also check the Hinds 10% Assessment Classification / Proof of Residency form if your home is owner-occupied but showing as 15%. Hinds requires proof such as a current light bill showing January usage and matching service/mailing address, plus a driver’s license or ID with the property address.

Finally, use Hinds County’s estimated-tax calculator only as a planning tool. The county warns that the displayed numbers are estimates based on Tax Year 2026 mill rates and that the new year’s mill rate is not set until September. Your appeal should focus on correcting the roll value and classification; the tax bill math follows later.

Hinds County Property Tax Rate

FY 2025-2026 adopted total millage: 121.340 mills ($121.34 per $1,000 of assessed value), as stated in the Hinds County amended tax levy minutes. Parcel-specific total rates may vary by taxing district/municipality/school district.

Source: https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/BoardMinutes/docs/2025.09.23%20-%20Minutes%20Special%20Budget%20Meeting.pdf

When Are Property Taxes Due in Hinds County?

Mississippi property taxes are due on or before February 1 for property assessed the preceding year; if February 1 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, payment may be made the following Monday without penalty or interest. Hinds County states that current taxes may be paid in three installments; the Tax Collector’s posted guidance says partial/installment property payments cannot be processed online and taxpayers should contact the Tax Collector for installment details.

This is not the same as the assessment appeal deadline above. The appeal deadline is your window to contest your assessed value; the payment due date is when the resulting tax bill must be paid. Missing one does not affect the other, but missing either has real consequences — one forfeits your right to appeal for the year, the other can trigger penalties and interest.

Source: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/property-tax-frequently-asked-questions

Property Tax Exemptions in Hinds County

• Regular Homestead Exemption — Eligible Mississippi homeowners who own and occupy the home as their primary residence on January 1 and meet state homestead requirements.. Tax credit of up to $300, based on property value. Yes; apply with the county Tax Assessor. Once allowed, it generally continues unless ownership, occupancy, property description, marital/status, or eligibility changes require reapplication. Apply by January 1-April 1. (Source: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/homestead-exemption)
• Age/Disability Homestead Exemption — Homestead-eligible applicants who are at least 65 years old, or totally disabled, by January 1 of the year the exemption is sought.. Exempts the first $7,500 of assessed value of the homestead; DOR’s FAQ describes this as the first $75,000 of true value for eligible elderly or totally disabled homeowners. Yes; apply or reapply with the county Tax Assessor for this tier and provide proof of age or total disability. Apply by January 1-April 1. (Source: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/homestead-exemption)
• Total Homestead Exemption for 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran or Certain Surviving Spouses — Homestead-eligible applicants classified as service-connected, totally disabled American veterans who were honorably discharged, and their unremarried surviving spouses; DOR also lists qualifying unremarried surviving spouses of service members who were killed or died on active duty or active-duty training.. Exempt from all property taxes on the qualifying homestead. Yes; apply or reapply with the county Tax Assessor and provide required veteran/eligibility documentation. Apply by January 1-April 1. (Source: https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/homestead-exemption)
• Total Homestead Exemption for Certain Older Honorably Discharged Veterans — DOR’s 2026 legislation summary says HB 420 provides a full ad valorem tax exemption on homestead property for honorably discharged veterans age 85 or older and extends it to an unremarried surviving spouse.. Full ad valorem tax exemption on homestead property. Yes; claim through the homestead/property-tax exemption process with the county Tax Assessor. Apply by January 1-April 1. (Source: https://www.dor.ms.gov/forms-resources/laws-regulations/2026-legislation)

How to Look Up Your Property Record in Hinds County

You can look up your property's official record at https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/landroll_query.asp. Official Hinds County Landroll Query for searching property records by taxpayer name, street name, parcel number, building type, or map number.