Harrison County
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Harrison County, Mississippi
County Courthouse PO BOX CC
Gulfport, Mississippi 39502
Tel: 228-865-4001
Fax: 228-865-4206
County Website: Harrison county
Assessor Website: Harrison county assessor
Harrison County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
Mass appraisal is the process of valuing a group of properties as of a given date using standard methods and allowing for statistical testing. In the field of mass appraisal, one of the primary objectives is to achieve equity and uniformity in the assessment.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Harrison county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Harrison county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Harrison county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Harrison county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Harrison county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Harrison county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Harrison county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Harrison county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Harrison county Mississippi tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Harrison County
Homes in Harrison county have a median home value of $156,102.
Harrison county home values are ranked 8 out of 82 counties in the state of Mississippi for median home price. The average median home value in Mississippi is $96,189. Quitman county has the lowest median price at $55,619. Madison county has the highest median price at $222,614.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Harrison county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~20%.
The median household income in Harrison county is $48,547.
Compared to the state of Mississippi and the United States, Harrison county's median household income is higher than the state of Mississippi's average median household income of $40,819 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Harrison county's population has grown from 165,365 in 1990 to 208,621 in 2020, an increase of 26% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Mississippi's population has grown from 2,575,475 in 1990 to 2,961,279 in 2020, an increase of 15% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Harrison county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Mississippi and less than the population change for United States.
Harrison County Mississippi Cities
Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, North Bay, Pass Christian, Saucier
Harrison County Mississippi Zipcodes
39501 / 39503 / 39507 / 39530 / 39531 / 39532 / 39560 / 39571 / 39574 /
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