Lafayette County, MS Property Tax Calculator
Lafayette County homeowners pay a median $1,719 a year in property tax, 0.55% of a median $315,400 home: below Mississippi's 0.72% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Lafayette County by home value, at 0.55%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,090 | $91 |
| $300,000 | $1,635 | $136 |
| $400,000 | $2,180 | $182 |
| $500,000 | $2,725 | $227 |
| $750,000 | $4,088 | $341 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,450 | $454 |
Lafayette County against Mississippi and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 0.55% | $1,719 | $315,400 | $67,185 |
| Mississippi | 0.72% | $1,215 | $169,800 | $56,447 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Lafayette County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Lafayette County?
The effective rate is 0.55%: a median $1,719 a year on a median $315,400 home. That's the 13th highest of the 13 Mississippi counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lafayette County?
About $2,180 a year, $182 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lafayette County compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Its rate is below the state's 0.72%. Across Mississippi, covered counties range from 0.55% to 0.92%.
How do I lower my Lafayette County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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