Mississippi Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
Hinds County Tax Assessor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Mississippi Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption in its Jackson, MS research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Enhanced property tax exemption for Mississippi homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income below $12,500 (single) or $19,000 (married). Provides additional exemption beyond standard homestead exemption.
Tax savings vary by property value and local millage rates
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Enhanced exemption for seniors 65+ or disabled
- Income must be below $12,500/$19,000
- Provides additional savings beyond homestead
- Apply by April 1 each year
- Must be primary residence in Hinds County
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (601) 968-6550
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by April 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Mississippi Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption in Jackson?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Mississippi Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption in Jackson, MS?
Confirm the application route directly with Hinds County Tax Assessor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (601) 968-6550. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 1 annually.
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