Search, Pay or Renew Through the Right Hinds County Tax Collector Office
Use this guide before paying Hinds County property tax, searching a real-property bill by name, mailing a payment, renewing a vehicle tag, or driving to the Jackson or Raymond office.
The Tax Collector handles payment and tag transactions. The Tax Assessor handles value, ownership, homestead and assessment records. The Chancery Clerk becomes important for deeds, land records and older delinquent tax redemption.
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Hinds County Tax Collector MS: what searchers usually need first
The official Hinds County Tax Collector is Eddie J. Fair. For most users, the practical starting point is the county’s Pay Online page because it links to real property tax search, personal property tax search, tag renewal and delinquent tax redemption.
Use the Jackson office for First Judicial District Tax Collector service and the Raymond office for Second Judicial District service. If you are unsure which office owns your issue, call before mailing money or driving across the county.
What should you do first?
Use the official real property or personal property billing query, verify the record, then follow the county payment route.
Use the official tag renewal query only during the renewal month or 15-day grace period. Have tag/title number and owner last name ready.
Use the Tax Assessor for property value, ownership, land roll, homestead and assessment questions.
Hinds County Tax Collector property search: real property, personal property and tax-sale records
Hinds County does not use one single search tool for every tax question. Real estate, personal property, vehicle tag renewal and tax-sale records are separate official routes.
| Need | Official tool | Search fields | Before you act |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate / land tax bill | Real Property Billing Roll Query | Taxpayer name, street name or parcel number. | Match owner, address, parcel and tax year. |
| Business / personal property bill | Personal Property Billing Query | Account number. | Confirm account type before paying as real estate. |
| Vehicle tag renewal | Tag Renewal Query | Tag number or title number plus owner last name. | Must be renewal month or 15-day grace period. |
| Prior-year tax sale issue | Real Property Tax Sale Query / Chancery Clerk | Owner name, buyer name or parcel number. | Call before relying on an online amount for redemption. |
How to pay Hinds County property tax online without using the wrong record
Start from the official Hinds County Pay Online page, not a search ad or a private directory. Choose Real Property for land/real estate taxes and Personal Property for business or personal property billing accounts.
Hinds County property search by name: exact format that works better
The official real property query lets you search by taxpayer name. It asks users to enter the last name, then a space, then the first name when possible.
Use Last First, such as “Doe John,” not “John Doe” and not “Doe, John.”
If you search only Smith, Johnson, Williams or Brown, expect too many results. Add first name or street detail.
If name search fails, use parcel number from the tax bill, deed, Assessor record or prior receipt.
Hinds County Tax Collector office locations: Jackson and Raymond
Hinds County lists two Tax Collector office locations. Both list 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
| Office | Address | Phone / fax | Best local use |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Judicial District – Jackson | 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201 | 601-968-6587, 601-968-6588, 601-968-6590 Fax: 601-353-1261 | Jackson-side tax payment, tag, title, office help and mailed payment questions. |
| Second Judicial District – Raymond | 127 W. Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154 | 601-857-5574 Fax: 601-857-5575 | Raymond courthouse-side tax payment, tag, title and Second Judicial District service. |
Hinds County Tax Collector Jackson MS: phone, address and mailing route
The Jackson office is the First Judicial District Tax Collector location. It is listed at 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201.
Jackson, MS 39201
Phones: 601-968-6587, 601-968-6588, 601-968-6590
Jackson, MS 39215-1727
Use for: Jackson-side mailed tax payments, mailed tag-renewal items and office correspondence when official instructions point to Jackson.
Hinds County Tax Collector Raymond MS: phone, address and mailing route
The Raymond office is the Second Judicial District Tax Collector location. It is listed at 127 W. Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154.
Raymond, MS 39154
Use for: Raymond-side mailed tax, tag or office correspondence when the transaction belongs to the Second Judicial District.
Hinds County Tax Collector mailing address: Jackson vs Raymond
Use the mailing address tied to the correct district and transaction. If your notice or office gives a specific mailing route, follow that notice first.
| Destination | Mailing address | Include | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson / First Judicial District | P.O. Box 1727, Jackson, MS 39215-1727 | Parcel number, license plate number when relevant, phone number and bill/notice copy. | Do not mail cash. |
| Raymond / Second Judicial District | P.O. Box 51, Raymond, MS 39154 | Parcel/account, vehicle/tag information and contact phone if needed. | Call if the amount includes interest or old delinquency. |
| Chancery Clerk redemption / deeds | Use official Chancery Clerk instructions, not a Tax Collector guess. | Parcel, tax-sale year, owner/buyer details and requested redemption information. | Prior-year/tax-sale issues may require different funds and office routing. |
Hinds County Tax Collector payment fees, checks, credit cards and mail cautions
Hinds County sources list cash, check, money order, debit and credit card routes. The safest rule is to check the live transaction screen or call before relying on an old fee note.
The official Tax Collector page lists a 2.25% surcharge for credit-card payment. Verify the current screen before submitting.
County reminders may list separate debit or mail fees depending on transaction. Check current checkout or office instructions.
Tags or decals paid by personal check may be held for 10 working days unless the office confirms the check cleared.
Use check, money order or the official route provided by the office. Keep copies of anything mailed.
After interest or penalty is added, the office may return or reject a payment for the wrong amount.
Older county reminders mention online-service limits. For high-dollar payments, use the live portal or call first.
Hinds County property tax due date, mailed bills and late penalty
Hinds County FAQ information says tax statements are mailed the first week in December and full payment is due on or before February 1. Mississippi DOR guidance also uses February 1 as the property-tax due date for the preceding assessment year.
| Time | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Owner-of-record and assessment timing matters for property-tax records. | Use the Tax Assessor for ownership, value and homestead questions. |
| First week of December | Hinds County FAQ says tax statements are mailed around this time. | Search online or call if no statement arrives soon after. |
| On or before February 1 | Full payment due date for property taxes. | Pay, mail early or call before the deadline. |
| After February 1 | Hinds County FAQ lists a 1/2 percent per month penalty on taxes paid late, including installment payments. | Do not use an old bill amount; confirm the current amount. |
| Last Monday in August | Unpaid property taxes may reach tax sale by this point. | Contact the official office before tax-sale or redemption deadlines. |
Hinds County property tax installments: when to call instead of guessing
Hinds County FAQ information says installment payments may be made by mail or at the office. Because installment amounts and late penalty can be account-specific, call before guessing a payment.
Current-year taxes when the office confirms the installment option and schedule for your account.
Prior-year delinquent taxes, tax-sale redemption amounts, or old balances that may require Chancery Clerk routing.
Hinds County tax sale, delinquent tax redemption and Chancery Clerk handoff
Once property taxes move into older delinquency or tax-sale status, the question may no longer be a normal current-year Tax Collector payment. Hinds County’s Chancery Clerk page and tax-sale query become important for redemption and land-record routing.
Start with the Tax Collector and official real-property billing query.
Use the real property tax sale query for owner, buyer or parcel search when tax sale status is involved.
Use the Chancery Clerk for land records, redemption information and deed-related routing.
Hinds County Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor vs Chancery Clerk
The keyword “Hinds County tax collector property search” often hides three different needs: pay the bill, fix the property record, or resolve an old deed/tax-sale problem. Use the correct office first.
| Your issue | Correct office | Why | Useful next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay current real property tax | Tax Collector | Collects taxes and payment records. | Use real property query, then pay or confirm amount. |
| Personal property tax account | Tax Collector / Assessor depending issue | Billing and payment belong to Collector; assessment/listing belongs to Assessor. | Search personal property billing or call with account number. |
| Wrong value or assessment | Tax Assessor | Assessor values and lists taxable property. | Ask about appraisal roll, ownership map or appeal process. |
| Homestead exemption | Tax Assessor | Mississippi homestead applications are filed with the county Tax Assessor. | Apply between January 1 and April 1 if eligible. |
| Deed, title search or land records | Chancery Clerk / attorney / title company | Clerk maintains records but cannot prepare deeds or perform title work for you. | Use official land records and professional title help when needed. |
| Delinquent tax redemption | Chancery Clerk | After tax sale, redemption may move to Chancery Clerk routing. | Call before paying or relying on an old amount. |
Hinds County Tax Collector tag renewal: online window, grace period and penalties
Use the official Hinds County Tag Renewal Query for eligible renewals. The tool asks for tag number or title number and the owner’s last name.
Hinds County new tag, title transfer and vehicle-purchase document checklist
For title and tag work, do not arrive with only a bill of sale. Hinds County’s Tax Collector page lists several documents that may be needed depending on the transaction.
- original title signed by owner or owners as shown;
- title application and bill of sale when applicable;
- odometer disclosure statement when required;
- copy of current tag receipt if purchased from an individual;
- MSRP/window sticker for new cars;
- two proofs of residency in some situations;
- power of attorney if a required signer cannot appear.
- Hinds County says tag must be purchased within seven working days of purchase date to avoid penalties;
- Mississippi new residents generally have 30 days to register vehicles after moving if they have valid out-of-state registration;
- failure to register after moving can add standard late penalties and an additional $250 penalty.
Official PDF and source notes: Fair Report, DOR guidance and live-page priority
Hinds County’s official site includes Tax Collector “Fair Report” PDF-style newsletters with useful reminders about office hours, mail, tag renewals, check holds, property notices, installments, address changes and who to call. These are helpful context, but live official pages and current payment screens should control final action.
Payment amount, interest, tag eligibility, office hours and current links can change. Start with the live Hinds County page.
PDF reminders help explain mailed decals, check holds, “do not mail cash,” parcel/license plate notes and address-change habits.
Mississippi DOR is useful for homestead, vehicle registration, online tag renewal and property-tax background.
Common Hinds County tax and tag problems and what to do next
Try taxpayer name in last-name-first format, then street name without street type, then parcel number with the county format.
Property statements can reflect January 1 ownership timing. Verify parcel and call if the recent sale is creating payment confusion.
Statements usually go out in early December. Search online or call instead of waiting past February 1.
After February 1, interest or penalty can change the amount. Confirm the live payoff before mailing.
It may be outside the renewal month/grace window, need a new tag, or require office handling.
Vehicle-registration mailing address changes may need office contact. Property notice address issues may need Assessor routing.
Related Mississippi TaxCollectors.org guides
Use another county guide only when the bill, vehicle record, tax sale or office belongs to that county. Mississippi county pages can look similar, but payment tools, phone numbers and Chancery routing differ.
Use the Rankin County Tax Collector guide for Brandon, Richland, Flowood and Rankin-side property or tag questions.
Use the Lamar County Tax Collector guide for Purvis and Oak Grove tax/payment routing.
Use the Harrison County Tax Collector guide for Gulfport, Biloxi and Orange Grove tax/tag help.
Use the DeSoto County Tax Collector guide for Hernando, Southaven and Olive Branch property-tax routing.
If your mailing city is Jackson but the property is outside Hinds County, verify the parcel county before paying.
A county-line mistake can create refund delays while penalties continue in the correct county.
Official Hinds County tax links used for this guide
Use this guide for plain-English routing. Use the official links below for live account balances, payment, tag renewal, office hours, tax-sale status, Assessor help and Chancery Clerk routing.
Official Tax Collector page for Eddie J. Fair, Jackson/Raymond offices, phone numbers, hours, tag/title reminders and payment notes.
Official payment hub for real property, personal property, tag renewal, traffic tickets and delinquent tax redemption routes.
Official real property search for taxpayer name, street name and parcel number lookup.
Official personal property search for account-number billing lookup.
Official tag renewal tool using tag/title number and owner last name.
Official tax-sale query for owner, buyer or parcel search when tax-sale status may be involved.
Official Assessor page for value, ownership, land roll, homestead and assessment questions.
Official Chancery Clerk page for deeds, land records, tax sale and redemption routing.
State guidance for the January 1 through April 1 homestead filing period through the county Tax Assessor.
State guidance for registration renewal, new-resident registration and county Tax Collector vehicle routing.
Hinds County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the Hinds County Tax Collector phone number?
The Jackson office lists 601-968-6587, 601-968-6588 and 601-968-6590. The Raymond office lists 601-857-5574.
Where is the Hinds County Tax Collector office in Jackson MS?
The First Judicial District Tax Collector office is at 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1727, Jackson, MS 39215-1727.
Where is the Hinds County Tax Collector office in Raymond MS?
The Second Judicial District Tax Collector office is at 127 W. Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154. The mailing address is P.O. Box 51, Raymond, MS 39154.
What are Hinds County Tax Collector office hours?
The official Tax Collector page lists both Jackson and Raymond hours as 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
How do I search Hinds County property tax by name?
Use the official Real Property Billing Roll Query. For taxpayer-name search, enter the last name, a space, then the first name or first initial. Avoid commas and confirm the parcel before paying.
How do I search Hinds County property tax by parcel number?
Use the Real Property Billing Roll Query and enter the parcel number in the county’s shown format. If a parcel search fails, try name or street search, then call with the result.
How do I pay Hinds County property tax online?
Start from the official Hinds County Pay Online page, choose Real Property or Personal Property, search the correct account, verify the year and amount, then follow the county payment route.
When are Hinds County property taxes due?
Hinds County FAQ information says full payment is due on or before February 1. Confirm the current bill before relying on any remembered date.
How do I renew a Hinds County vehicle tag online?
Use the official Hinds County Tag Renewal Query. It asks for tag number or title number and the owner’s last name. Tags may only be renewed during the month due or the 15-day grace period after expiration.
Who handles Hinds County property value, homestead or ownership questions?
Use the Hinds County Tax Assessor for property value, appraisal roll, homestead exemption, ownership, address and land-roll questions. Use the Tax Collector for payment, bill, receipt and tag questions.
Who handles Hinds County tax-sale redemption or deed questions?
Use the Chancery Clerk for delinquent tax redemption, land records and deed-related routing after tax sale. Call the official office before relying on any old tax-sale amount.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Hinds County Tax Collector website?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent guide. Always verify payment links, balances, office hours, tag rules, mailing addresses, tax-sale status and deadlines through official Hinds County or Mississippi DOR sources.