TAX ASSESSOR / TAX COLLECTOR

 

ONLINE PAYMENTS

PAYMENTS FOR A PROPERTY TAXES, CAR TAGS, & GARBAGE BILL IS HERE !

Homestead Exception Deadline

Friday, March 28, 2025 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 and re-elected in 2023 . She is a part of the George County Leadership Class 2023-2024, a proud very mom, a regular at the Lucedale Farmers Market, and an active local recreation volunteer.