State laws / Mississippi
Mississippi tax sales: liens, deeds, rates & redemption
Quick answerMississippi sells tax lien certificates for unpaid property taxes. Lien buyers can earn 1.5% per month (18% per year) on the taxes and costs for which the land was sold, plus 5% damages on the amount of taxes (Miss. Code Ann. § 27-45-3); interest is NOT earned on any overbid amount. Redemption: 2 years from the date of sale (§ 27-45-3); if unredeemed and the sale matures after Chancery Clerk notice, the purchaser may apply to the Chancery Clerk for a tax deed Sales: County sales on the last Monday in August annually (municipal sales may be held the first Monday in April); sales commonly run several days until all parcels are offered Governing law: Mississippi Code Annotated, §§ 27-41-49 to 27-41-89 (sale; § 27-41-59 timing) and § 27-45-3 (redemption), § 27-45-27 (purchaser's lien).
Where to bid: GovEase (dominant online platform for county sales)in-person in some counties
| What is sold | Tax lien certificates |
|---|---|
| Interest / penalty | 1.5% per month (18% per year) on the taxes and costs for which the land was sold, plus 5% damages on the amount of taxes (Miss. Code Ann. § 27-45-3); interest is NOT earned on any overbid amount |
| Redemption period | 2 years from the date of sale (§ 27-45-3); if unredeemed and the sale matures after Chancery Clerk notice, the purchaser may apply to the Chancery Clerk for a tax deed |
| When sales happen | County sales on the last Monday in August annually (municipal sales may be held the first Monday in April); sales commonly run several days until all parcels are offered |
| Governing law | Mississippi Code Annotated, §§ 27-41-49 to 27-41-89 (sale; § 27-41-59 timing) and § 27-45-3 (redemption), § 27-45-27 (purchaser's lien) |
| Investor notes | Premium bidding is common but economically dangerous: redemption is calculated 'regardless of the amount of the purchaser's bid,' so overbid earns no interest and is not part of the redemption base. The tax deed does not give clear title — a suit to confirm and quiet title in Chancery Court is standard. |
Sources
- https://govease.helpscoutdocs.com/article/130-mississippi-tax-sale-overview
- https://www.desotocountyms.gov/690/Tax-Sale-Information
- https://leecotaxcollector.com/tax-sale
- https://itawamba.gov/tax-collector/
Law verified 2026-10-30 against the sources above. Confirm current details with the county tax collector / clerk before bidding — counties can change dates and procedures.