Madison County
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Madison County, Mississippi
County Courthouse
PO BOX 404
Canton, Mississippi 39046
Tel: 601-859-1177
Fax: 601-859-5875
County Website: Madison county
Assessor Website: Madison county assessor
Madison County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect all the important papers you need like your property tax bills, proof of ownership and any documentation that shows the value of your home, such as a recent appraisal. https://www.co.madison.ms.us/departments/tax-assessor/
- Reach out to your county's tax assessor's office and ask about the process for appealing property taxes.
- Fill out the required forms and submit them along with any supporting documentation to the tax assessor's office.
- Attend a hearing with the county's Board of Supervisors, where you'll present your case for a lower property tax assessment. https://www.co.madison.ms.us/departments/board-of-supervisors/
- If the Board of Supervisors denies your appeal, you can file an appeal with the state's Board of Tax Appeals. https://www.mstax.ms.gov/board-of-tax-appeals
URLs
- https://www.co.madison.ms.us/departments/tax-assessor/
- https://www.co.madison.ms.us/departments/board-of-supervisors/
- https://www.mstax.ms.gov/board-of-tax-appeals
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Madison county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Madison county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Madison 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. Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison county Mississippi tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Madison County
Homes in Madison county have a median home value of $222,614.
Madison county home values are ranked 1 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, Madison county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~70%.
The median household income in Madison county is $71,621.
Compared to the state of Mississippi and the United States, Madison 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.
Madison county's population has grown from 53,794 in 1990 to 109,145 in 2020, an increase of 103% 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.
Madison county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Mississippi and the United States.
Madison County Mississippi Cities
Camden, Canton, Flora, Madison, Ridgeland, Tougaloo
Madison County Mississippi Zipcodes
39045 / 39046 / 39071 / 39110 / 39157 / 39174 /
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