Tax Lien Certificates

Mississippi Tax Lien Certificates

In Mississippi, county treasurer's and tax collector's sell tax lien certificates to the winning bidder at the delinquent property tax sale.

Tax Sale Type: Tax Lien Certificate. (Sec. 27-41-55 ).

Contact: Tax Colector. (Sec. 27-41-47 ).

Interest Rate and/or Penalty Rate: 18% per annum and 5% penalty. (Sec. 27-45-3 ).

Bid Procedure: Premium bid / highest bid. (Sec. 27-41-59 ).

Redemption Period: Two (2) years. (Sec. 27-45-3 ).

Law: Mississippi Code, Title 27, Chapter 41, "Ad Valorem Taxes -- Collection", Chapter 45, "Ad Valorem Taxes -- Redemption of Land Sold for Taxes," and Chapter 47, "Ad Valorem Taxes -- Assignment of Tax Liens."

Additional Notes:

Important. According to (Sec. 27-41-77 ) the overbid does not draw interest. Furthermore, the overbid will not be returned upon redemption and "shall be credited to the county general fund".

Questions and Comments

Steven Waters

Posted 278 days ago

Currently you can buy Mississippi Tax Lien Certificates but you cannot purchase Mississippi Tax Deeds at Mississippi Tax Sales.

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