Warehouses located in Mississippi which handle and store personal property may qualify for licensing as a free port warehouse, provided that a percentage of the value of the personal property handled by the warehouse is destined for shipment outside the state.

The application for exemption must be filed with the individual county on or before April 1.įree Port Warehouse (Miss. Persons who are 65 years of age and older or who are disabled, upon application and proof of eligibility, are exempt from all ad valorem taxes up to $7,500.00 of assessed value. The amount of exemption is determined from tables that are provided by law.

Qualified homeowners are allowed an exemption from certain ad valorem taxes based on the assessed value of their home. Mobile homes must be registered within seven days of either its purchase or movement into the state the ad valorem taxes are to be paid within 90 days. Ad Valorem taxes on motor vehicles are paid at the time the vehicle is registered for Road and Bridge Privilege Taxes. Ad valorem taxes are payable on or before February 1 following the year of assessment. The DOR provides to the tax assessor uniform assessment schedules for motor vehicle and mobile homes.Īll ad valorem taxes are collected by the local county and/or municipal tax collectors. All ad valorem taxes are assessed by local taxing authorities except, the Department of Revenue assesses all public service corporations (railroads, pipelines, electric power and light companies, private railcars, telephone and telegraph companies, and other such companies.) Section 27-31-1 to 27-53-33 )Īll property, real and personal, is appraised at true value and assessed at a percentage of true value according to its type and use.Īssessment ratios are 10%, 15%, and 30%. Regulations for Motor Vehicles and TitlesĪd Valorem Tax (Miss.Title ( forms, records inquiries, etc.).Motor Vehicles (forms, available license plates, etc.).Property Tax main page (forms, schedules, millage rates, county officials, etc.).

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