The deadline for filing application for new or changed homestead applications is April 1.
According to Mississippi State Law you must be in compliance with all of the following as of January 1 of the year application is made:
- Applicant must be considered head of a family or household
- Applicant must own the property and reside on the property on January 1 of the year the application is made.
- Property must be the primary residence of the applicant(s).
- Applicant(s) must be in compliance with the Mississippi income tax requirements.
- All vehicles owned by or in the possession of the applicant(s) must have Mississippi license plates.
Applicant(s) can file for homestead exemption on only one residence in the state.
First-Time Filing
Application for homestead exemption benefits must be filed between January 1 and April 1.
The first day to file is the first working day in January. The applicant must come in person to the Tax Assessor’s office the first time to file for homestead exemption benefits. Each year thereafter the homestead exemption benefits are automatically renewed unless there is a change in the filing status.
- Changes in Homestead Exemption Status
If any of the following changes occur, a new application must be filed in the tax assessor’s office: - Marriage, divorce, separation, or death of spouse or joint owner
Change in ownership, use, or occupancy - Acquisition of new property or change in property description
First time to apply for being over sixty-five years of age or 100% disabled - If you no longer qualify for homestead exemption benefits, you must notify the assessor’s office.
If you need additional information please call the Coahoma County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office at 662-624-3006 or 662-624-3020.