Property Tax in Lafayette County
via TaxByCounty
Lafayette taxes still modest nationally
Lafayette County's effective tax rate of 0.642% remains less than one-quarter the national median of 2.6%. The median annual property tax of $1,672 falls short of the national median of $2,690, despite higher home values.
Below state average, higher values
Lafayette County's 0.642% effective rate falls below Mississippi's 0.743% state average, despite the county having the highest median home value in this sample at $260,500. The median property tax of $1,672 significantly exceeds the state median of $931.
Premium property, moderate tax rates
Lafayette County's 0.642% rate is mid-range regionally, but its median home value of $260,500 dwarfs most peers. The result is a median tax bill of $1,672 that reflects stronger property values rather than aggressive tax rates.
Median home: roughly $1,672 yearly
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $260,500 pays approximately $1,672 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $2,073, while owners without mortgages pay $1,346.
Higher values warrant assessment check
Many Mississippi homeowners overpay because their properties are assessed above market value. If your county appraisal seems high compared to recent sales prices, you may qualify for a tax appeal that could lower your bill.