Lamar County
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Lamar County, Mississippi
County Courthouse
PO BOX 1240
Purvis, Mississippi 39475
Tel: 601-794-8504
Fax: 601-794-1049
County Website: Lamar county
Assessor Website: Lamar county assessor
Lamar County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect any papers that prove you own the property, old tax bills, and anything else that could show the value of your home or any renovations you did. https://www.lamarcountyms.gov/tax-assessor/
- Reach out to the Lamar County Tax office and ask about the appeal process. Schedule a meeting if needed.
- Show up to the meeting, and present any evidence or explain your case to support your appeal.
- After the meeting, the Tax office will give a decision on your appeal.
- If you are not happy with the decision, you can appeal to the Lamar County Board of Supervisors.
- You will have another meeting with the Board of Supervisors where both sides will present evidence and explain their case.
- After the meeting, the Board will give a final decision.
- If you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the Mississippi State Tax Commission. https://www.lamarcountyms.gov/board-of-supervisors/ https://www.mstc.state.ms.us/appeals/appeals-home/
URLs
- https://www.lamarcountyms.gov/tax-assessor/
- https://www.lamarcountyms.gov/board-of-supervisors/
- https://www.mstc.state.ms.us/appeals/appeals-home/
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lamar county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lamar county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lamar 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. Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar county Mississippi tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lamar County
Homes in Lamar county have a median home value of $173,092.
Lamar county home values are ranked 4 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, Lamar county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~33%.
The median household income in Lamar county is $61,649.
Compared to the state of Mississippi and the United States, Lamar county's median household income is higher than the state of Mississippi's average median household income of $40,819 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Lamar county's population has grown from 30,424 in 1990 to 64,222 in 2020, an increase of 111% 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.
Lamar county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Mississippi and the United States.
Lamar County Mississippi Cities
Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Purvis, Sumrall
Lamar County Mississippi Zipcodes
39402 / 39455 / 39475 / 39482 /
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