Filing Homestead Exemption in Pearl River County, MS

What you will need to file for Homestead Exemption in

Pearl River County, MS

1. Warranty Deed (Original or Recorded Copy) - Chancery Clerk can provide recorded copy.

2. Husband’s and Wife’s Social Security Numbers

3. Purchase Price of Land and/or House or Mobile Home; Down Payment, Interest Rate, Monthly Payments.

4. License plate numbers on ALL vehicles owned by you or in your possession. THEY MUST BE MISSISSIPPI LICENSE PLATES! (Once a resident of Mississippi, you have 30 days to get your MS tags for your vehicles)

5. If over 65 on or before January 1st of the year you are filing, bring proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate, voter’s registration card, school record or bible record)

6. If Social Security Disabled - 100%- Bring proof of liability.

7. If certified 100% Disabled Veteran - SERVICE CONNECTED - Bring claim number.

8. If you do not have all the information listed above, please DO NOT ask to make an application for Homestead Exemption. This information is required by the State Tax Commission and is used in determining your eligibility for Homestead Exemption. No applications will be accepted unless they are complete. Any information requested by this office on the application that is not given will be considered DENIED and may result in loss of exemption. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION TO THE TAX OFFICE.

9. The deadline for filing is MARCH 31st. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Application will be taken Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the whole months of January, February, and March.

This information was obtained from the Pearl River County Tax Office - 601-798-2866

If you have any questions, please call Michelle Fradella at Pinnacle Real Estate Services, LLC, or call the Tax Office.