Greene County property tax
Homeowners in Greene County, Mississippi typically pay about 0.85% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $791 on a median home value of $92,700.
Typical effective rate
0.85%
higher than 47% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$791
per year
Median home value
$92,700
In MS
#20
of 81 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.85% — 9% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 19% higher than the Mississippi median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,080 for mortgaged homes, $731 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 20th highest effective rate of 81 ranked Mississippi counties; nationally it sits around the 53th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Greene County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.85%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Greene County, MS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Greene County is 0.85% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($791) divided by the median home value ($92,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Greene County?
The median owner-occupied home in Greene County is valued at $92,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $791 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,080, versus $731 for homes without one.
How does Greene County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Greene County's effective rate is 19% higher than the Mississippi median, ranking 20th of 81 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Mississippi counties
Counties ranked closest to Greene County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Mississippi counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Jefferson County | 0.86% | $698 |
| 18 | Holmes County | 0.86% | $690 |
| 19 | Washington County | 0.86% | $891 |
| 21 | Forrest County | 0.81% | $1,361 |
| 22 | Warren County | 0.80% | $1,244 |
| 23 | Yazoo County | 0.78% | $1,197 |
Official data & resources for Greene County
- Greene County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Greene County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Greene County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.