Mississippi · Property tax exemptions for people with disabilities · Updated Oct 2026
Mississippi property tax exemptions for people with disabilities (2026)
Every statewide property tax break in Mississippi that our guide lists for homeowners with a disability, including senior breaks that also cover people with disabilities. What each is worth, who qualifies, the deadline and how to apply.
Short answer
The main property tax break for people with disabilities in Mississippi is the Homestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled). The first $7,500 of assessed value is exempt from all property taxes.
- Worth
- $75,000
- Income limit
- None listed in our sources
- Deadline
- January 1 to April 1.
Property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Mississippi
SeniorsHomestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled)
The first $7,500 of assessed value is exempt from all property taxes. Homes are assessed at 10% of true value, so this covers about the first $75,000 of a home's value. After the first year the exemption can grow to cover most later increases in assessed value.
For people with disabilities: Qualifying homeowners who are 65 or older, or totally disabled, by January 1 of the year you apply.
- Who qualifies
- Qualifying homeowners who are 65 or older, or totally disabled, by January 1 of the year you apply. Same ownership, residency and tax-compliance rules as Tier 1.
- How to apply
- Apply in person at the county Tax Assessor's office. Bring proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) or proof of total disability: Social Security or Railroad Retirement disability classification, a qualified retirement plan's disability classification, IRS Schedule 3 and Schedule R, or a detailed letter from two physicians.
- Deadline
- January 1 to April 1. If you already have the regular exemption, reapply in the filing period after you turn 65.
- Renewal
- One-time, unless circumstances change.
- Law
- Miss. Code Ann. §§ 27-33-1 to 27-33-79
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- Apply in person at the county Tax Assessor's office.
- Bring proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) or proof of total disability: Social Security or Railroad Retirement disability classification, a qualified retirement plan's disability classification, IRS Schedule 3 and Schedule R, or a detailed letter from two physicians.
Deadline: January 1 to April 1. If you already have the regular exemption, reapply in the filing period after you turn 65.
Renewal: One-time, unless circumstances change.
Savings estimate for Mississippi
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about people with disabilities property tax breaks in Mississippi
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Mississippi?
Homestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled): Qualifying homeowners who are 65 or older, or totally disabled, by January 1 of the year you apply. Same ownership, residency and tax-compliance rules as Tier 1.
Is there an income limit for people with disabilities' property tax breaks in Mississippi?
Our sources list no income limit for any of these breaks.
When is the deadline for people with disabilities to apply in Mississippi?
Homestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled): January 1 to April 1. If you already have the regular exemption, reapply in the filing period after you turn 65.
Do people with disabilities have to reapply every year in Mississippi?
Homestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled): One-time, unless circumstances change.
Where do people with disabilities apply for property tax breaks in Mississippi?
Your county Tax Assessor takes and approves homestead exemption applications, in person at the assessor's office in the county where the home is. The Mississippi Department of Revenue sets the rules and reviews the county rolls. For the Homestead Exemption - Tier 2 (Age 65+ or Totally Disabled): Apply in person at the county Tax Assessor's office.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.