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The Tax Collector’s office is located located at 92 W Broad St. in Decatur.
The Tax Collector is responsible for collections of all property taxes on the following classes of property:
Property Taxes- Property taxes are due by February 1st each year on all real and business personal property, based on values set by the Tax Assessor and approved by the Board of Supervisors. State law allows payments in installments if at least half is paid by February 1st, with 1% monthly interest on the remaining balance.
The Tax Collector mails statements, maintains accurate tax records, and must advertise and hold an annual tax sale for any unpaid real estate taxes or special assessments. These collections help fund essential county and municipal services.
Ad valorem taxes and motor vehicle privilege taxes are collected at the time of registration of all motor vehicles. Ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles include county, municipal and separate school district taxes. A license plate is issued and is renewable annually. The Tax Collector processes the Mississippi Title applications and collects sales tax on casual purchases of motor vehicles. A new registration must be obtained within 30 days of a purchase of a motor vehicle. When a person moves into this state from another state, a Mississippi registration must be obtained within 30 days of the move.
Ad valorem taxes on a mobile home include county, municipal and separate school taxes. A mobile home must be registered within seven days of purchase and taxes are due within 90 days. Thereafter, taxes are due February 1st of each year. All purchases from a dealer must be titled, while with purchases from individuals titling is still optional until the first title is issued.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) directs the county to maintain current ownership maps of the county.