Pay, Search or Fix a Lafayette County MS Tax Bill
Use this guide to find a real-property or personal-property account, pay county taxes, check Oxford office hours, renew a car tag, verify an escrow payment or understand what happens after the February deadline.
This page covers Lafayette County, Mississippi. Mayo, Florida; Lewisville, Arkansas; and Lexington, Missouri use different offices and payment systems.
300 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 103, Oxford.
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
2.35% debit/credit fee listed by county.
Which Lafayette County Tax Collector do you need?
Search engines mix several counties with the same name. Use the location and phone before entering payment details.
| Location | Office clue | Phone | Correct route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, Mississippi | 300 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 103 | 662-234-6006 | This guide — county property tax, tags and collections. |
| Mayo, Florida | 120 W. Main Street | 386-294-1961 | Use the Lafayette County Florida Tax Collector guide. |
| Lewisville, Arkansas | Courthouse Square, Lewisville | 870-921-4255 | Use Arkansas.gov Lafayette CountyPay. |
| Lexington, Missouri | 1001 Main Street, Lexington | 660-259-6171 | Use the Lafayette County Missouri Collector site. |
Search Lafayette County property taxes without missing the record
The county links real-property, personal-property and mobile-home tax systems through Delta Computer Systems. For real property, enter information into one field first rather than filling every box.
Land, homes, buildings and other real property.
Business property and other taxable personal property handled by the county.
Search by owner name, property address or account.
How to pay Lafayette County Mississippi property taxes
Lafayette County lists payment at the Tax Collector office, over the phone and online. Accepted payment forms include cash, credit card, money order and personal check with a driver’s license and phone number; debit and credit cards are listed with a 2.35% fee.
| Method | County guidance | Best for | Keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | County-linked Delta tax system; card fees apply. | Fast account search and remote payment. | Confirmation and screenshot/PDF receipt. |
| Phone | County lists phone payment as an option. | When you need staff-assisted payment. | Payment reference and staff instructions. |
| In person | Cash, credit card, money order or personal check with ID/phone information. | Receipt, account questions or time-sensitive help. | Dated receipt. |
| Personal check | County says driver’s license and phone number are required with personal checks. | Avoiding percentage card fee when acceptable. | Check number and bank record. |
Missed the property-tax deadline? Do this before August
Lafayette County states that property taxes are due by February 1. In county-published tax-season guidance, the Tax Assessor/Collector explained that unpaid property taxes begin accruing 0.5% interest per month after the deadline and can ultimately move toward the annual August land sale.
Do not calculate interest yourself. Give the office the owner, parcel/PPIN and tax year and ask for the amount needed to bring the account current.
The county has advised that partial payments may be accepted leading up to the August sale. Confirm the current policy and how a partial amount will be applied to your account.
Your mortgage company was supposed to pay—verify the parcel anyway
Lafayette County has specifically warned homeowners not to assume an escrow payment reached the correct parcel. The county described cases where a mortgage company accidentally paid a neighboring parcel.
Lafayette County Tax Collector phone number, hours and address
Oxford, MS 38655
Mailing: P.O. Box 1240, Oxford, MS 38655
| Day | Hours | Before you visit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Bring bill or parcel/PPIN. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Bring payment proof for posting issues. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Call first for collection-agency issues. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Bring title/registration documents for tag work. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Check holiday closures before driving. |
Car-tag renewal, new-vehicle deadlines and penalties
Lafayette County’s Tax Collector handles tags, titles and motor-vehicle collections. Mississippi DOR says vehicles should be registered in the county where they are domiciled or normally parked overnight.
Register within 30 business days of purchase. If purchased outside your home county, Mississippi provides 48 hours to transport it home before the registration period continues.
Lafayette County offers online, in-person and mail renewal. Bring the renewal notice or current certificate of registration for an office visit.
A renewal notice is a courtesy. Mississippi DOR says you remain responsible for renewing on time even if the notice never arrives.
| Situation | Rule | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Recently purchased vehicle | Register within 30 business days. | Take title/purchase documents and driver’s license to the county office. |
| Expired renewal | Penalty starts on the 16th day after expiration. | Renew before the grace period ends. |
| Late renewal | 5% for the next 15 days, then another 5% for each additional 30 days, up to 25%. | Ask the office for the current total. |
| State base fee | DOR lists $12.75 renewal and $14 first-time registration fees. | Expect ad valorem, privilege or sales/use tax to vary by vehicle and residence. |
Homestead exemption: filing window and what to bring
Lafayette County says an owner-occupied single-family home with homestead is assessed at 10% of appraised value instead of the normal 15%. Applications are handled through the Assessor/Tax Collector office.
Standard homestead document checklist
Age 65, 100% disabled or 100% disabled veteran
The county says qualifying owners may apply for an enhanced exemption that keeps the 10% assessment treatment and exempts the first $75,000 assessed value. Bring the eligibility proof listed by the county.
Driver’s license or birth certificate.
Medicare card, SSA letter showing original disability date, or two detailed doctor letters as described by the county.
Department of Veterans Affairs letter.
Tax Collector or Tax Assessor: who fixes the problem?
| Your issue | Office | Phone | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe? | Tax Collector | 662-234-6006 | Balances, payments and collections. |
| Did my payment post? | Tax Collector | 662-234-6006 | Payment status and receipts. |
| Tag, title or county privilege license | Tax Collector | 662-234-6006 | County lists these under Collector services. |
| Value, ownership or assessment record | Tax Assessor | 662-234-5562 | Assessment and property records. |
| Homestead exemption | Tax Assessor | 662-234-5562 | Eligibility and application. |
| Maps or aerials | Tax Assessor | 662-234-5562 | County routes map/aerial questions to the Assessor. |
If the assessed value looks wrong
The county’s appeal process begins with an informal review through the Tax Assessor. Lafayette County says the real and personal property rolls are presented on the first Monday in July, remain open to the public during July, and the formal appeal deadline is the first Monday in August.
Personal property, mobile homes and delinquent collection accounts
Lafayette County lists automobiles, trucks, mobile homes, trailers, campers, airplanes and business property as taxable personal property categories.
Use the county-linked personal-property portal or call the Collector for the amount due and payment status.
The mobile-home portal supports owner name, property address or account searches.
County tax paid does not always mean City of Oxford tax is paid
Lafayette County’s own tax guidance states that Oxford residents may owe both county and City of Oxford property taxes because the City bills and collects its property taxes separately.
When unpaid Lafayette County taxes reach the tax-sale stage
The county says tax sales are held online through GovEase on the last Monday of August, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and running to 4:30 p.m. daily until all parcels are auctioned. In 2026, the last Monday of August is August 31; verify the live county/GovEase notice before relying on that date.
Call before the sale for the current payoff and ask whether the parcel is scheduled. County guidance says partial payments may be allowed before the sale, but the account-specific amount and status must be confirmed.
The county says bidders must register online, provide SSN or Tax ID and a W-9, and arrange payment/max-bid information through GovEase. There is no registration fee listed by the county.
Before you submit money or leave for the office
Oxford office map and what to bring
Use these sources when you are ready to act
Lafayette County Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Lafayette County Mississippi property taxes online?
Use the real-property or personal-property payment links provided by the Lafayette County Tax Assessor/Collector. For real property, search by one field such as owner name, address, parcel number, section-township-range or PPIN, verify the property and tax year, review the payment total and save the receipt.
What is the Lafayette County Tax Collector phone number in Oxford, Mississippi?
The Tax Collector phone number is 662-234-6006. For real/personal property assessments, homestead exemptions, maps and aerials, call the Tax Assessor at 662-234-5562.
What are the Lafayette County Tax Collector office hours?
The office at 300 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 103, Oxford, MS 38655 is listed as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check county holiday closures before a time-sensitive visit.
When are Lafayette County Mississippi property taxes due?
Lafayette County states that property taxes are due by February 1 each year. The county has also advised that interest begins after the deadline, so an unpaid account should be checked for the current balance rather than estimated from an old bill.
What card fee does Lafayette County charge for tax payments?
The county lists a 2.35% fee for debit and credit card payments. Confirm the fee and total shown or quoted immediately before authorizing the transaction.
What if my mortgage company was supposed to pay the tax bill?
Search the parcel or call the office anyway. Lafayette County has warned that escrow payments can occasionally be applied to the wrong parcel. Compare the county record with the mortgage-company payment reference before anyone sends another payment.
Does the City of Oxford collect a separate property tax?
Yes. Lafayette County has advised Oxford residents that City of Oxford property taxes are billed and collected separately from county property taxes. When the property is inside Oxford city limits, check both jurisdictions.
How do I renew a car tag in Lafayette County Mississippi?
You can renew online, in person or by mail. For an office renewal, bring the renewal notice or current registration and payment. Mississippi DOR says a renewal notice is only a courtesy and you remain responsible for renewing on time.
When can I apply for Lafayette County homestead exemption?
The county says applications may be filed from January 2 through April 1 each year. The owner must be a full-time resident and apply with the required property, Social Security, settlement and vehicle information.
Is this page for Lafayette County Florida, Arkansas or Missouri?
No. This page is for Lafayette County, Mississippi, with the office in Oxford. Mayo, Florida; Lewisville, Arkansas; and Lexington, Missouri have different tax offices, phone numbers, deadlines and portals.
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