DeSoto County Mississippi Property & Tax Navigator
Search DeSoto County Tax Assessor Records, GIS Parcels and Property Taxes
DeSoto County, Mississippi separates property duties among several elected offices. Tax Assessor Jeff Fitch maintains property ownership records, tax maps and values; Tax Collector Joey Treadway collects current real-estate taxes; and Chancery Clerk Misty Heffner maintains deeds, mortgages, liens and delinquent-tax records after property is sold at the annual tax sale.
This 2026 guide shows how to find the correct parcel, use appraisal and GIS records, understand Mississippi’s 10% and 15% assessment classes, check Homestead Exemption, review the preliminary 2026 land roll, pay current taxes, research deeds and liens, and respond to the upcoming August 31 tax sale if older taxes remain unpaid.
Search current appraisal data
Open preliminary 2026 parcel mapping
Check tax receipts and payment
Research deeds, liens and tax sale
Tax Assessor
Jeff Fitch
Assessor phone
662-469-8029
Tax Collector
Joey Treadway
2026 tax due
February 1, 2027
Last reviewed
August 7, 2026
2026 Assessments Are in the Land-Roll Stage; Annual Tax Sale Is August 31
The 2026 preliminary real-property land roll is available now.
DeSoto County’s GIS and website currently expose preliminary 2026 land-roll data. Mississippi’s normal property-assessment appeal deadline was the first Monday in August—August 3, 2026. By August 7, taxpayers who believe the 2026 value is wrong should contact the Assessor and Chancery Clerk immediately about any remaining procedure.
2026 preliminary roll
The county GIS currently contains a preliminary 2026 land-roll parcel layer for review and mapping.
2026 tax bill comes later
Mississippi normally issues bills in November–December for property assessed during 2026.
February 1, 2027
Mississippi property taxes assessed for 2026 are due by February 1, 2027.
Separate current value from delinquent tax.
The upcoming DeSoto County annual tax sale is scheduled by law and county practice for the last Monday in August, which is August 31, 2026. It concerns parcels with qualifying older delinquent taxes—not the not-yet-due 2026 tax bill.
Appeal timing matters: Mississippi Department of Revenue guidance says assessment appeals normally must be filed with the county Board of Supervisors by the first Monday in August preceding the tax due date. Contact the DeSoto County Chancery Clerk promptly if you missed August 3.
Which DeSoto County Office Handles Your Property Task?
Tax Assessor
- Property appraisal
- Ownership roll
- Tax maps
- 2026 land roll
- Homestead applications
- Real/business property values
Tax Collector
- Current property tax
- Tax receipt inquiry
- Online payment
- Real property taxes
- Current tax sale
- Tax-bill questions
Chancery Clerk
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Subdivision plats
- Delinquent tax redemption
- Board records
County GIS
- Tax parcels
- Lot numbers
- Subdivisions
- Roads
- Aerial context
- Preliminary land roll
Choose the DeSoto County Property Task You Need
Find assessed value
Start from the Assessor’s Office and open the linked Tax Assessor Land Records Database.
Locate the parcel on a map
Open the County GIS Hub and use the public parcel viewer for lot, road, subdivision and mapping context.
Check current taxes
Use the Tax Collector’s Property Taxes page for current-year tax receipt inquiry and payment.
Challenge assessed value
Mississippi appeals go to the Board of Supervisors; normal 2026 filing timing has already passed.
Find a deed or lien
Search the Chancery Clerk’s online land records by name, subdivision lot, section-township-range or book/page.
Redeem tax-sale property
Once a parcel is sold at tax sale, delinquent-tax payment moves to the Chancery Clerk.
Jump to a DeSoto County Property Task
How to Search DeSoto County Property Assessment Records
Open the official Tax Assessor page.
Go to DeSoto County Assessor’s Office.
Click “Tax Assessor’s Land Records Database.”
The county links directly to its appraisal-data system from the Assessor page.
Search the physical property address.
Use the actual site address, not the tax-mailing address.
Try owner name when address search fails.
Compare every matching owner result with the physical parcel and legal description.
Save the parcel or property identifier.
It becomes the strongest cross-reference for GIS, tax and deed research.
Check land and improvement values.
Determine whether the assessment change came from the land, structure or both.
Confirm property classification.
Owner-occupied single-family property can receive Mississippi Class I’s 10% assessment ratio; other real property is generally Class II at 15%.
Move to the Tax Collector for money due.
The Assessor determines value; the Tax Collector maintains current tax payments and receipts.
Use DeSoto County GIS to Locate Parcels and Review 2026 Land-Roll Data
DeSoto County’s GIS Department maintains a public mapping system with parcel boundaries, roads, subdivisions, lot numbers, aerial context and tax-parcel layers. Current county GIS services include a Preliminary 2026 Land Roll.
Tax parcels
Visually identify the parcel before relying on an assessment or tax record.
Subdivision & lot
Useful for Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando and Horn Lake subdivision research.
Section / township context
Helpful for rural acreage and land outside dense subdivisions.
Aerial imagery
Compare structures, roads and site context with the appraisal record.
Preliminary 2026 land roll
Current GIS layers specifically identify the preliminary 2026 roll.
Drainage & district layers
County mapping also maintains drainage, levee, watershed and related geographic information.
Open the official GIS Maps & Data page.
Go to DeSoto County GIS Hub.
Open the public county map.
Use address or parcel tools available inside the current map application.
Zoom to the exact parcel.
Verify roads, lot boundaries and neighboring parcels.
Compare the GIS parcel to the appraisal database.
Parcel ID, legal description and location should point to the same property.
Do not treat GIS boundaries as a survey.
Use recorded plats/deeds and a Mississippi surveyor for boundary decisions.
Six Things to Match Before Using a DeSoto County Record
Parcel ID
Exact account
Address
Physical site
Owner
Current roll
Legal description
Lot / section
Assessment year
2026
Homestead
Correct tier
Owner name alone is not enough.
Trusts, estates, spouses, LLCs and recently recorded deeds can cause name differences between appraisal, tax and land-record databases.
DeSoto County Property Record Field Decoder
| Field | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel / Property ID | Identifier assigned to the assessment parcel. | Use it across assessor, GIS and tax research. |
| True Value | Appraised property value before Mississippi’s constitutional assessment ratio. | Compare with property type and local market evidence. |
| Assessed Value | True value multiplied by the applicable assessment ratio. | Class I owner-occupied residential property generally uses 10%. |
| Land Value | Value assigned to the taxable land. | Verify acreage, lot and location. |
| Improvement Value | Value assigned to buildings and other taxable improvements. | Look for additions, garages, pools, outbuildings and demolition. |
| Homestead | Mississippi property-tax benefit for an eligible primary residence. | Verify the correct regular, age/disability or veteran tier. |
| Subdivision / Lot | Platted legal-property reference. | Compare with Chancery Clerk deed and subdivision plat. |
| Section / Township / Range | Government-survey reference used for many rural parcels. | Useful for acreage and older land records. |
| Tax Receipt | Tax Collector record showing the current tax account/payment. | Assessment data alone does not prove tax was paid. |
How DeSoto County Property Is Assessed
Class I — 10%
Single-family, owner-occupied residential real property is assessed at 10% of true value.
Class II — 15%
Other real property not classified as Class I or public-utility property is generally assessed at 15%.
Class III — 15%
Taxable personal property, excluding motor vehicles and Class IV property, is assessed at 15%.
Class IV — 30%
Certain public-utility property is assessed at 30%.
Class V — 30%
Motor vehicles are assessed at 30%; vehicle tax is generally handled with registration/tag transactions.
Reappraisal
Mississippi requires county assessors to revalue real property at least once every four years; taxable personal property is valued annually.
Do not use 10% for every house.
Class I depends on single-family owner-occupied residential qualification. Rental houses, commercial property and other real estate can fall under Class II at 15%.
How DeSoto County Property Tax Is Calculated
True Value
The Tax Assessor establishes property value.
Example: $300,000 owner-occupied home.
Assessment Ratio
Class I generally uses 10%.
$300,000 × 10% = $30,000 assessed value.
Homestead Benefit
Applicable Mississippi Homestead relief reduces tax according to the owner’s qualifying tier.
Regular and age/disability benefits work differently.
Millage
County, municipality, school and applicable district millage create the final bill.
Location determines the applicable combination.
$300,000
Example true value
×
10%
Class I example
=
$30,000
Assessed value before relief
There is no single DeSoto County tax percentage for every property.
Millage changes according to city limits, school district and other taxing jurisdictions. Use the actual tax receipt for the parcel’s final levy.
How to Search and Pay DeSoto County Property Taxes
Open the official Property Taxes page.
Go to DeSoto County Property Taxes.
Choose Tax Receipt Inquiry when researching payment history.
The county links its current receipt inquiry directly from this page.
Search the correct owner or parcel.
Match parcel, property location and tax year before using a receipt.
Choose Online Property Tax Payment to pay current taxes.
Begin from the official county page even though the final payment screen is operated by the county’s payment provider.
Verify the tax year.
In August 2026, the final 2026 property-tax bill generally has not yet been issued.
Save the receipt.
Keep parcel ID, tax year, payment amount and confirmation.
Online-data disclaimer: DeSoto County says its online Tax Receipt Inquiry is continually updated but is not the official record. The Tax Collector’s office records control when formal verification is required.
Important DeSoto County Property Dates
Assessment ownership date
Mississippi assesses annual property taxes to the owner of record as of January 1.
Homestead deadline
DeSoto Homestead applications are accepted January 1 through April 1.
Normal appeal deadline
First Monday in August for the 2026 assessment cycle.
Annual tax sale
DeSoto County conducts tax sale on the last Monday in August.
2026 tax bills
Mississippi property-tax bills are generally issued late in the assessment year.
2026 tax due
2026 DeSoto property taxes are due February 1, 2027.
Next Homestead filing window: DeSoto County’s current Homestead page says the next application period opens January 4, 2027 and closes April 1, 2027.
How DeSoto County Assessment Appeals Work
Review Value
Compare appraisal and 2026 land roll.
Contact Assessor
Correct factual errors first.
Board Hearing
Appeal to Board of Supervisors.
Preserve Record
Keep notices and evidence.
Mississippi Department of Revenue guidance says taxpayers who disagree with a county property valuation can request a hearing with the county Board of Supervisors, with appeals normally filed by the first Monday in August preceding the tax due date.
Search the parcel and save the 2026 value.
Keep current appraisal data and preliminary 2026 land-roll information.
Check property facts.
Confirm acreage, square footage, structures, classification and ownership.
Gather market evidence.
Use similar arm’s-length sales, appraisal evidence and condition documentation.
Contact Tax Assessor Jeff Fitch’s office.
Ask whether the issue is a correctable property-data error or requires an assessment appeal.
Contact the Chancery Clerk for Board procedure.
The Chancery Clerk serves as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is the local routing point identified by Mississippi DOR for appeal information.
Explain that the normal August 3 date has passed.
Ask what procedure, if any, remains available for your specific situation rather than assuming a late appeal will be accepted.
- 2026 appraisal record
- Preliminary 2026 land-roll parcel
- Recent comparable sales
- Independent appraisal
- Exterior and interior photos
- Repair estimates
- Square-footage evidence
- Purchase closing statement
- Legal description / survey
- Requested value
Do not wait for the February tax deadline to challenge value. Assessment-review deadlines occur months before the tax itself becomes due.
DeSoto County Homestead Exemption
Mississippi Homestead Exemption is not automatic. Eligible DeSoto County homeowners apply through the Tax Assessor during the annual January 1–April 1 filing period.
Own before January 1
State rules require qualifying ownership before January 1 for the year in which exemption is sought.
Occupy on January 1
The property must be the applicant’s qualifying primary residence.
Recorded ownership
Mississippi DOR states that the ownership instrument must be filed with the Chancery Clerk before January 7 for that exemption year.
Regular Homestead
Qualified homeowners under age 65 who do not qualify for a higher tier can receive a tax credit of up to $300.
Reapply after changes
Marriage, divorce, death, deed changes, occupancy changes and qualification changes can require a new application.
Next DeSoto filing
January 4 through April 1, 2027 under the county’s currently posted schedule.
Additional Mississippi Homestead Benefit in DeSoto County
Qualified homeowners who are at least 65 years old or totally disabled by January 1 can qualify for a stronger Homestead benefit.
First $7,500 assessed value
Mississippi’s age/disability tier exempts the first $7,500 of assessed value from qualifying taxes.
Proof required
Age applicants should be prepared to document age; disability applicants must provide qualifying total-disability evidence.
Reapply when entering new tier
A homeowner who turns 65 must reapply during the next filing period to receive the enhanced benefit.
DeSoto County reminder: The current county Homestead page says qualifying age-65 and totally disabled homeowners are exempt from taxes on the first $75,000 of true value of the home, corresponding to $7,500 assessed value for qualifying Class I property.
DeSoto County Disabled Veteran and Senior Veteran Exemptions
Total service-connected disability
An honorably discharged American veteran with a qualifying total service-connected disability can receive exemption from ad valorem tax on qualifying Homestead property.
Surviving spouse
Mississippi provides continued eligibility in qualifying cases for an unremarried surviving spouse.
Older veteran provisions
Mississippi has enacted additional veteran age-based Homestead benefits; applicants should use DeSoto’s current application instructions because statutory age rules have recently changed.
Do not rely on an old veteran-age threshold. Mississippi property-tax legislation has changed recently. Take DD-214, VA disability documentation and proof of age to the Tax Assessor and confirm the rule for the specific exemption year.
DeSoto County Business Personal Property Records
The Tax Assessor maintains annual values for commercial and personal-property tax rolls in addition to real estate. Mississippi generally taxes business personal property such as furniture, fixtures, inventory, machinery and equipment.
Class III
Taxable personal property is generally assessed at 15% of true value.
Annual valuation
Mississippi taxable personal property is valued annually.
Business location matters
Report taxable property in the jurisdiction where it is physically located.
Asset records
Keep acquisition cost, year purchased, description, quantity and disposition records.
Commercial real estate
Non-Class-I real estate is generally Class II at 15%.
Contact Assessor
Use 662-469-8029 for current DeSoto personal-property reporting instructions.
How to Search DeSoto County Deeds, Mortgages and Liens
The Chancery Clerk is the custodian of recorded DeSoto County land records, including deeds, mortgages, construction liens, federal tax liens, subdivision plats and related instruments.
Name Search
Search grantor or grantee names in the official-record index.
Subdivision Lot
Search recorded documents using subdivision and lot information.
Section-Township-Range
Useful for rural acreage and unplatted property.
Book / Page
Directly retrieve a document when the recording reference is known.
Document type
Search warranty deeds, trust deeds, construction liens, federal tax liens and other indexed instruments.
Current online index
The public system was showing records released through July 26, 2026 when reviewed.
Search the Assessor parcel first.
Copy owner, parcel ID, subdivision, lot and legal-description information.
Open DeSoto County Land Records.
Go to Land Records & Recording.
Click the Land Records Inquiry Website.
This opens the Chancery Clerk’s searchable official-record database.
Choose the best search mode.
Use Name, Record Date, Subdivision Lot, Section Township Range or Book/Page.
Compare the legal description.
Do not assume a deed with a similar owner name concerns the same parcel.
Request a copy when needed.
Call Land Records at 662-469-8397 for assistance with copies or difficult searches.
Assessment ownership is not a title opinion.
Use the recorded deed, mortgages and lien records for purchases, estates, title disputes and lender requirements.
DeSoto County Delinquent Taxes, Tax Sale and Redemption
DeSoto County conducts its annual tax sale on the last Monday in August. In 2026, that date is August 31. The Tax Collector conducts the sale online with assistance from GovEase.
Before tax sale
Contact Tax Collector Joey Treadway’s office at 662-469-8030 about current delinquent taxes and sale status.
After tax sale
Once the parcel is sold, the tax-sale receipt becomes payable through the Chancery Clerk’s Delinquent Tax department.
Delinquent Tax Office
365 Losher Street, Suite 120, Hernando; 662-469-8399.
Online redemption lookup
Delinquent amounts and redemption information for sold parcels are available through the Chancery Clerk’s database.
Credit-card fee
Current Chancery delinquent-tax guidance lists a 2.5% convenience fee for credit-card payments.
Exact payoff
The Chancery Clerk instructs taxpayers to submit the exact amount due.
Check whether the parcel is still with the Tax Collector.
Before sale, contact 662-469-8030.
Ask whether it is scheduled for August 31.
Do not assume a prior online list reflects payments made after publication.
If already sold, use Chancery Delinquent Taxes.
Open DeSoto County Delinquent Taxes.
Search the delinquent-tax database.
Find the current redemption amount and payment route.
Save redemption proof.
Confirm the payment posted and retain written evidence.
Tax sale is not the same as foreclosure.
DeSoto County separately publishes foreclosure notices through the Chancery Clerk, while annual delinquent property taxes follow the county tax-sale and redemption process.
DeSoto County Property Buyer Checklist
- Search the Tax Assessor parcel
- Save parcel/property ID
- Confirm true and assessed values
- Check Class I versus Class II
- Review Homestead status
- Open GIS parcel map
- Check preliminary 2026 land roll
- Search current tax receipts
- Check delinquent tax history
- Search deeds and mortgages
- Check construction/federal tax liens
- Review subdivision restrictions and plats
Do not estimate your future taxes only from the seller’s Homestead-adjusted bill.
Your ownership, occupancy, property classification and exemption eligibility can produce a different result after closing.
DeSoto County Property Offices, Contacts and Map
Tax Assessor
Jeff Fitch
365 Losher Street, Suite 100
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8029
Fax: 662-469-8201
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
365 Losher Street, Suite 100
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8029
Fax: 662-469-8201
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tax Collector
Joey Treadway
365 Losher Street, Suite 110
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8030
Fax: 662-469-8105
365 Losher Street, Suite 110
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8030
Fax: 662-469-8105
Land Records & Recording
Chancery Clerk
311 W South Street, Suite C
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8397
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
311 W South Street, Suite C
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8397
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Delinquent Taxes
Chancery Clerk
365 Losher Street, Suite 120
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8399
Tax-sale redemption and delinquent receipts.
365 Losher Street, Suite 120
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8399
Tax-sale redemption and delinquent receipts.
DeSoto County Property Search Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Best next step | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot find property by address | Try owner search, then locate the parcel through County GIS. | Assessor / GIS |
| Need 2026 parcel boundaries | Use the county GIS preliminary 2026 land-roll layer. | GIS |
| Need exact legal boundary | Review recorded plats/deeds and obtain a survey; GIS is not legal boundary evidence. | Chancery Clerk / Surveyor |
| 2026 assessed value seems too high | Contact the Assessor immediately; the normal August 3 appeal deadline has passed. | Assessor / Chancery Clerk |
| Cannot find 2026 tax bill yet | That is normal in August. Mississippi generally bills in November–December. | Tax Collector |
| Need proof that taxes were paid | Use Tax Receipt Inquiry and obtain official confirmation from the Tax Collector when necessary. | Tax Collector |
| Homestead not shown | Call the Tax Assessor and verify filing history, ownership and whether a reapplication was required. | Tax Assessor |
| Turned 65 during 2026 | Ask about reapplying for the enhanced Homestead tier during the January 4–April 1, 2027 window. | Tax Assessor |
| Need deed or mortgage | Search the Chancery Clerk Land Records Inquiry database. | Land Records |
| Need lien search | Search construction liens, federal tax liens and other indexed documents through Land Records. | Chancery Clerk |
| Older tax is unpaid | Ask the Tax Collector whether the parcel is scheduled for the August 31, 2026 tax sale. | Tax Collector |
| Parcel already sold at tax sale | Use Chancery Delinquent Taxes for redemption amount and payment. | Chancery Clerk |
| Need complete ownership history | Use the recorded deed index rather than relying only on the assessor’s ownership field. | Land Records |
“I am researching DeSoto County parcel __________ at __________. Please confirm the 2026 true value, assessed value, property class, Homestead status, current tax status and whether the parcel is affected by the August 31, 2026 tax sale.”
DeSoto County Property Action Center
DeSoto County Property Assessor Search & Tax FAQs
1. How do I search DeSoto County Mississippi property assessment records?
Open the DeSoto County Tax Assessor page and click the Tax Assessor’s Land Records Database. Search the parcel by address or owner and verify the physical address, parcel identifier, legal description, true value, assessed value and Homestead status.
2. Who is the DeSoto County Tax Assessor in 2026?
Jeff Fitch is the DeSoto County Tax Assessor. His office is at 365 Losher Street, Suite 100, Hernando, Mississippi 38632, and the phone number is 662-469-8029.
3. What assessment ratio applies to a DeSoto County home?
A qualifying single-family owner-occupied residential property is Mississippi Class I and is assessed at 10% of true value. Other real property is generally Class II and assessed at 15%.
4. When are DeSoto County 2026 property taxes due?
Mississippi property taxes assessed for 2026 are generally billed in November or December 2026 and are due by February 1, 2027.
5. What was the DeSoto County 2026 property assessment appeal deadline?
Mississippi Department of Revenue guidance says assessment appeals normally must be filed by the first Monday in August preceding the tax due date. In 2026 that date was August 3. Taxpayers with a current dispute should contact the DeSoto County Tax Assessor and Chancery Clerk immediately about any remaining procedure.
6. When is the DeSoto County 2026 tax sale?
DeSoto County holds its annual tax sale on the last Monday in August. In 2026 that date is August 31. The Tax Collector conducts the sale, and tax-sale redemption payments afterward are handled by the Chancery Clerk’s Delinquent Tax department.
7. How does DeSoto County Homestead Exemption work?
Eligible homeowners must apply through the Tax Assessor during the annual filing period. Regular Homestead can provide a tax credit of up to $300, while qualifying homeowners age 65 or older or totally disabled can receive exemption on the first $7,500 of assessed value.
8. Where do I pay current DeSoto County property taxes?
Current property taxes are paid through Tax Collector Joey Treadway’s office. The county’s Property Taxes page links to online tax payment and current Tax Receipt Inquiry services.
9. Where can I search DeSoto County deeds and liens?
Use the Chancery Clerk Land Records Inquiry system. Records can be searched by party name, record date, subdivision lot, section-township-range or book and page, and include deeds, trust deeds, construction liens and federal tax liens.
10. How do I redeem DeSoto County property sold at tax sale?
After property is sold at the annual tax sale, the Chancery Clerk’s Delinquent Tax department handles redemption. Search the delinquent-tax database for the current amount due and contact the office at 662-469-8399 when clarification is needed.
Official DeSoto County Property Sources
DeSoto County Tax Assessor
Jeff Fitch, appraisal duties, office information and land-record database.
DeSoto County GIS
Parcel mapping, public GIS datasets and geospatial information.
Property Taxes
Tax Collector online payment and current tax-receipt inquiry.
Delinquent Taxes
Chancery redemption information, payment methods and current 2.5% credit-card fee.
Land Records
Deeds, mortgages, liens, recording and online-record access.
Mississippi DOR Property Appraisal
Assessment classes, tax calculation, appeal timing and statewide tax due-date rules.
Verified August 7, 2026: Jeff Fitch as Tax Assessor; Joey Treadway as Tax Collector; Misty Heffner as Chancery Clerk; Assessor and tax-office addresses; preliminary 2026 land-roll GIS layer; Mississippi 10%/15% assessment ratios; January 1 ownership rule; normal August 3, 2026 assessment appeal timing; February 1, 2027 due date for 2026 taxes; August 31, 2026 DeSoto annual tax-sale date; Homestead filing framework; Land Records search modes; and Chancery delinquent-tax payment procedure.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with DeSoto County, the DeSoto County Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Chancery Clerk, Board of Supervisors, GIS Department or Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Property values, millage, exemption eligibility, tax balances, appeal procedures, online-payment charges, tax-sale status and office procedures can change. Verify parcel-specific information directly with the responsible county office before paying, appealing, purchasing or making a legal decision.
Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.
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