Harrison County Property Taxes

Harrison County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$107/mo escrow

#25 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Mississippi Avg38.5% above
vs. National Avg52.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$199,300

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,428

$119/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$984

$82/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison's tax rate slightly below national

Harrison County's effective tax rate of 0.647% sits below the national median of 0.76%, placing it in approximately the 35th percentile nationally. Annual median taxes of $1,289 represent just 48% of the national median of $2,690.

Harrison ranks low in Mississippi

At 0.647%, Harrison County's effective tax rate sits below Mississippi's 0.743% state average, making it one of the state's more affordable counties. Residents pay roughly 38% less than the state's median tax of $931.

Harrison among region's lowest-tax counties

Harrison County's 0.647% rate ranks among the lowest in the region, nearly tied with DeSoto (0.641%), Franklin (0.645%), and George (0.646%). Only these three neighbors tax more lightly; Grenada residents pay 56% more in tax rates.

Median Harrison home costs $1,289 yearly

The median Harrison County home valued at $199,300 generates $1,289 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes reach $1,428; without one, they drop to $984.

Appeal if your assessment seems high

Harrison County homeowners should review their assessment against recent comparable sales in their neighborhood. If your assessed value appears inflated, filing an appeal with the county assessor is a straightforward process that frequently lowers tax bills.

How Harrison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Harrison County$1,289
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Harrison County

0.65%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Harrison County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Harrison County, Mississippi is 0.65%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Harrison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Harrison County is $1,289. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,428, while those without a mortgage pay $984.
How does Harrison County compare to the Mississippi average?
Harrison County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Harrison County is $1,289, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Harrison County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Harrison County, Mississippi is $199,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Harrison County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Harrison County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $1,289 is also comparable to the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Harrison County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Harrison County ranks #25 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,289, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.