Forrest County Property Taxes
Forrest County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$107/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$152,900
State avg ▲ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,616
$135/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$863
$72/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#61
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest's tax rate exceeds national median
Forrest County's effective tax rate of 0.840% ranks above the national median of 0.76%, placing it in approximately the 65th percentile nationally. Despite the higher rate, median annual taxes of $1,284 remain well below the national median of $2,690, thanks to lower home values.
Forrest County ranks in state's upper tier
At 0.840%, Forrest's effective tax rate exceeds Mississippi's state average of 0.743%, making it one of the higher-taxing counties in the state. Residents pay roughly 37% more in taxes than the state median of $931.
Forrest taxes higher than most neighbors
Forrest County's 0.840% rate surpasses most regional neighbors: DeSoto (0.641%), Franklin (0.645%), George (0.646%), and Harrison (0.647%). Only Grenada (1.010%) and Greene (0.814%) approach Forrest's tax burden.
Median Forrest home costs $1,284 yearly
The median Forrest home valued at $152,900 generates $1,284 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes rise to $1,616; without one, they drop to $863.
Appeal your assessment if overvalued
Property assessments in Forrest County sometimes exceed true market value. Homeowners who believe their assessment is too high can request a formal appeal with evidence from comparable sales—a process that frequently results in tax reductions.
How Forrest County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Forrest County
0.84%
Effective rate
Mississippi Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.