Lauderdale County
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Lauderdale County, Mississippi
County Courthouse 410 Constitution Ave
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Tel: 601-482-9746
Fax: 601-482-9746
County Website: Lauderdale county
Assessor Website: Lauderdale county assessor
Lauderdale County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Reach out to the Lauderdale County Assessor's office and ask for an application to contest your property taxes. (https://www.lauderdalecountyms.com/assessor)
- Fill out the form and include any evidence that supports your claim that your home is assessed too high, like recent appraisals or similar homes in the area.
- Submit the application and evidence by the deadline.
- Show up to a hearing in front of the Lauderdale County Board of Equalization, where you can explain your case and answer any questions.
- If the board agrees with you, your property taxes will be lowered.
- If not, you can take it to the next level and appeal to the Mississippi State Tax Commission. (https://www.dor.ms.gov/Businesses/Property-Taxes/)
- Visit the Lauderdale County Assessor's Office website, where you can find more information about the appeals process, deadlines, and required forms. (https://www.lauderdalecountyms.com/assessor)
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lauderdale county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lauderdale county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lauderdale 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. Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale county Mississippi tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lauderdale County
Homes in Lauderdale county have a median home value of $107,616.
Lauderdale county home values are ranked 27 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, Lauderdale county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-18%.
The median household income in Lauderdale county is $42,922.
Compared to the state of Mississippi and the United States, Lauderdale 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.
Lauderdale county's population has decreased from 75,555 in 1990 to 72,984 in 2020, a decrease of -3.4% 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.
Lauderdale county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Mississippi and the United States.
Lauderdale County Mississippi Cities
Bailey, Collinsville, Daleville, Lauderdale, Meridian, Toomsuba
Lauderdale County Mississippi Zipcodes
39301 / 39305 / 39307 / 39320 / 39325 / 39326 / 39335 / 39364 /
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