George County : County Officials

TAX ASSESSOR / TAX COLLECTOR

 

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Homestead Exception deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023

at close of business.

Documents needed to file Homestead Exception

    • House closing paperwork
    • Car tag numbers (all cars)
    • You and your Spouse's SSN (if married)
    • Your drivers license or official ID

The Tax Collector works together to appraise real and personal property within George County, administer homestead applications, and generate property maps. All property values and exemptions are administered as of an effective lien date of January 1 each year.

One common misconception is that the Assessor/Collector determines the County's budget and tax rates. This is not the case. The Board of Supervisors, City Councils, and the School Board set the budgets for their respective jurisdiction and set the tax rates to generate the needed revenue.

The Offices of Tax Assessor/Collector were established by the Mississippi Constitution (Article 5, Section 135). The office is elected for a four year term by the county at large. 

Tax Collector

Mrs. Lena Jordan was elected Tax Collector in Nov. 2021 by Special Election until the end of the 2023 term. She is a proud mom, regular at the Lucedale Farmers Market, and the annual summer Watermelon Games.