Property Tax 101

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi - Assessor's Office

The Jefferson Davis County Assessor is responsible for appraising real estate and assessing a property tax on properties located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. You can contact the Jefferson Davis County Assessor for:

• Appealing your property tax appraisal
• Checking the Jefferson Davis County property tax due date
• Information on your property's tax assessment
• Paying your property tax
• Reporting upgrades or improvements
• Your property tax bill

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The Jefferson Davis County Assessor's Office is located in Prentiss, Mississippi.
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Jefferson Davis County Assessor Contact Information

Jefferson Davis County Assessor's Office Services

There are three major roles involved in administering property taxes - Tax Assessor, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector. Note that in some counties, one or more of these roles may be held by the same individual or office. For example, the Jefferson Davis County Tax Assessor may also serve as the Jefferson Davis County Tax Appraiser.

1. The Jefferson Davis County Tax Assessor is responsible for setting property tax rates and collecting owed property tax on real estate located in Jefferson Davis County.
2. The Jefferson Davis County Property Appraiser is responsible for determining the taxable value of each piece of real estate, which the Tax Assessor will use to determine the owed property tax.
3. The Jefferson Davis County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting property tax from property owners. They issue yearly tax bills to all property owners in Jefferson Davis County, and work with the sheriff's office to foreclose on properties with delinquent taxes.

When contacting Jefferson Davis County about your property taxes, make sure that you are contacting the correct office. You can call the Jefferson Davis County Tax Assessor's Office for assistance at 601-792-4291. Remember to have your property's Tax ID Number or Parcel Number available when you call!

Please call the assessor's office in Prentiss before you send documents or if you need to schedule a meeting.
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The median property tax in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi is $352.00

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