Pearl River County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax & Office
The Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector handles real-property tax collection as well as personal property, manufactured-home and motor-vehicle tax services. For property owners, the main tasks are searching the county tax record, paying the correct parcel, checking due dates and knowing which office handles a delinquent balance.
Use the official county and county-linked systems below rather than relying on a mailing city or an unofficial payment page.
Pearl River County Tax Assessor & Collector
100 S Main Street
917 Goodyear Boulevard
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Last Monday of August
How to pay Pearl River County property tax
Pearl River County provides an official county payment path for real property such as land, homes and other real estate. The county directs taxpayers to its online tax system, which also provides record-search functions.
Use the Pearl River County-linked Delta Computer Systems portal to locate the correct real-property account and continue to the available payment function.
Current real-estate taxes can be handled at the Poplarville or Picayune Tax Assessor/Collector office.
The county lists Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector, P.O. Box 509, Poplarville, MS 39470 for mailed real-estate tax payments.
Online payment steps
Search Pearl River County property tax records
The county-linked record search can return property-tax, appraisal and other recorded property information. It is useful when you need to check a parcel before paying, review an assessed value or confirm whether the system shows a tax balance.
- Property-tax status
- Real-property appraisal information
- Current record details available in the database
- Checking the account before making a payment
- A recent payment is missing
- Ownership information appears outdated
- You cannot identify the correct parcel
- You need an official explanation of an assessment or tax balance
Pearl River County Tax Collector offices and hours
The county lists two Tax Assessor/Collector service locations. Both are listed as open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: 601-403-2300
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Mail: P.O. Box 509, Poplarville, MS 39470-0530
Picayune, MS 39466
Phone: 601-749-7700
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Property tax due dates and important Pearl River County dates
The county’s published pages contain a small wording difference on the property-tax deadline. The Tax Assessor/Collector page lists January 31 as the property-tax payment deadline, while the county’s Real Estate Taxes page and county FAQ say February 1 is the point by which payment must be made to avoid interest, with interest beginning February 2.
Because those official pages are not worded identically, taxpayers paying near the deadline should verify the current bill or contact the Tax Assessor/Collector rather than assuming an extra day is available.
| Date | What it means | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Effective appraisal date used by the county. | Property status and exemption eligibility can depend on circumstances as of this date. |
| January 31 / February 1 | County pages use both dates when describing the current property-tax deadline. | Pay before the end of January when possible and verify the bill if paying at the deadline. |
| February 2 | County real-estate guidance says interest begins accruing at 0.5% per month. | If unpaid, request the current amount rather than paying an older statement balance. |
| April 1 | Homestead exemption, builder affidavit and rendition filing deadlines are listed for this date. | Do not wait until property-tax payment season to address exemption filing. |
| August 1 | The county says a $3 publication fee is added to taxes owed for advertising the lien. | Resolve unpaid real-estate taxes before publication and tax-sale stages when possible. |
| Last Monday of August | Annual sale of delinquent real-property tax liens begins. | Owners with a delinquent parcel should obtain current instructions before the sale date. |
What happens when Pearl River County property tax is delinquent?
The county states that real-estate tax interest begins after the regular payment period and that a publication fee is added later in the year. Unpaid real-property tax liens are then subject to the county’s annual tax sale on the last Monday of August.
Contact the Tax Assessor/Collector and request the amount currently due. Do not rely on an older notice if interest or other charges have accrued.
The county conducts its tax lien sale online. Delinquent parcels remaining eligible for sale are offered through the annual process.
The county says redemption shifts to the Chancery Clerk. The property owner generally has two years from the purchase date to redeem according to the county’s published tax-sale guidance.
Post-tax-sale redemption is a different office task
Once the tax sale ends, the Tax Collector turns the sale information over to the Pearl River County Chancery Clerk. The county’s FAQ directs delinquent-tax redemption questions to the Chancery Clerk and advises taxpayers to obtain an accurate monthly payoff before paying.
Phone: 601-403-2316
Mail for redemption matters:
P.O. Box 431
Attn: Chancery Clerk Redemption Department
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: 601-749-7734
Use this office for current instructions when a tax-sale lien has already moved into the redemption stage.
Pearl River County homestead exemption
The Tax Assessor side of the office administers homestead exemption applications. County guidance says an owner who purchased and occupied the property before January 1 may be eligible to apply, with the filing period running from January 1 through April 1.
Homestead exemption affects assessment and tax treatment; it is not the same task as paying an existing tax bill. If the exemption is missing from a bill, contact the assessor side of the office rather than assuming the payment portal can correct it.
Other services handled by the Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector
The office is broader than a real-estate tax counter. Pearl River County lists several tax and vehicle functions under the same department.
- Real-property appraisal
- Personal property and business property
- Homestead administration
- Manufactured and mobile homes
- Property maps and appraisal records
- Real and personal property tax collection
- Motor vehicle and motorcycle taxes
- Motor homes and trailers
- Vehicle tag renewal
- Applicable use and casual motor-vehicle sales tax collection
Common Pearl River County property-tax problems
| Problem | What to check | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Payment is not showing | Online records can lag courthouse activity. | Keep your receipt and contact the Tax Assessor/Collector before making a second payment. |
| Tax notice never arrived | County guidance says failure to receive the courtesy statement does not remove the tax obligation. | Search the account or call the office for the current liability. |
| Owner name is outdated | Compare the property record with your deed and recent ownership documents. | Ask the assessor what record update or documentation is needed. |
| Tax lien was already sold | Normal current-tax payment instructions may no longer apply. | Contact the Chancery Clerk for the current redemption payoff and accepted payment method. |
| Assessment seems wrong | A tax payment dispute and a valuation dispute are different issues. | Contact the Tax Assessor and follow the county’s valuation-review or protest timetable. |
Pearl River County Tax Collector questions
Where can I pay Pearl River County property tax online?
Pearl River County links taxpayers to its real-property payment service through the county Pay Online section and the Pearl River County Delta Computer Systems search. Confirm the property and tax year before submitting payment.
What are the Pearl River County Tax Collector office hours?
The county staff directory lists the Poplarville and Picayune Tax Assessor/Collector offices as open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Where is the Pearl River County Tax Collector office?
The Poplarville office is at 100 South Main Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. The Picayune office is at 917 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466.
When are Pearl River County property taxes due?
The county’s Tax Assessor/Collector page lists January 31 as the property-tax deadline, while the Real Estate Taxes page and county FAQ say payment by February 1 avoids interest and that interest begins February 2. Because the official pages differ slightly, pay before the end of January when possible or verify the deadline with the office.
What happens if I do not receive a property-tax bill?
The county FAQ states that taxpayers remain responsible for the tax even if a mailed courtesy notice is not received. Search the property-tax record or contact the office for the amount due.
When is the Pearl River County tax sale?
The county states that the annual delinquent-tax lien sale begins on the last Monday of August. Parcels still unpaid by the county’s cutoff can enter the sale process.
Who handles a property after its tax lien has been sold?
After the county tax sale ends, redemption is handled through the Pearl River County Chancery Clerk rather than as an ordinary current-tax payment. Contact the clerk for an accurate redemption payoff.
Does the Tax Collector determine my property’s value?
The assessment function values taxable property, while collection is the payment function. Pearl River County combines both responsibilities within the Tax Assessor/Collector office, but the applicable governing bodies set budgets and tax rates.
Official Pearl River County tax resources
Office responsibilities, locations, contact information and important dates.
County guidance for real-property tax calculation, deadlines and payment methods.
County-linked search for property-tax and appraisal information.
Official county explanation of the annual delinquent-tax lien sale and redemption transition.
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