A county-wide enhanced 911 emergency service is currently in place. The county and these cities have adopted zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and building, plumbing, gas, electrical, fire codes and architectural ordinances. Flood plans and flood plain ordinances have also been adopted by the county and these four cities. There is a county-wide comprehensive zoning plan in place. Taxes Property Taxes Counties and municipalities levy a property tax on real and tangible personal property.
Property is appraised and assessed by local assessors.
Depreciation is allowed in determining true value. Tax rates are set by each city and the county based on local budget requirements. Mississippi does not have a state property tax. There are 80 taxing areas in the county and the rate varies by area. This ratio is a county average.