Lee County, MS Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours

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Lee County, Mississippi · Independent tax office guide

Lee County MS Tax Collector: Pay Your Bill or Visit the Office

The Lee County Tax Collector handles property-tax collections, tax receipts, delinquent collections and several vehicle-related services for Lee County residents. The main office is in Tupelo at 201 W Jefferson Street, Suite B.

If you only need to pay or check a real-property tax bill, you can usually start with the county’s official Delta Computer Systems search instead of visiting the office.

Search & pay property tax Call 662-432-2200 Office hours & address
Independent-site notice: TaxCollectors.org is an informational publisher and is not the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office. Payments, appointments and account changes should be completed through the official county or county-authorized systems linked on this page.
Office

Lee County Tax Collector

Location

201 W Jefferson St # B, Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone

662-432-2200

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tax Collector

Crystal Heatherly

What do you need to do?

Choose the task that matches your reason for looking up the Lee County MS Tax Collector.

Property tax payment

How to pay a Lee County property tax bill online

Lee County links its real-property tax payments to Delta Computer Systems. The search can locate an account by owner name, property address, parcel number, section/township/range or PPIN.

Best starting point: If you have the parcel number or PPIN from a tax bill, use it when possible. It can help distinguish properties owned by people with similar names.
Open the official Lee County property-tax search Use the county-authorized Delta Computer Systems portal rather than an unrelated payment website.
Search for the correct property account Search by name, street address, parcel number, section/township/range or PPIN. Check the property details carefully before proceeding.
Review the tax record and balance Confirm that the owner, parcel and tax information belong to the property you intend to pay.
Continue through the payment process Review any payment options, charges and confirmation information displayed by the official portal before submitting payment.
Keep the confirmation or receipt Save your payment confirmation. If the online record does not update immediately, avoid making a second payment until the Tax Collector confirms the first one.
Open official property-tax payment search Lee County payment information
Office information

Lee County Tax Collector office hours, address and phone

Physical office
Lee County Tax Collector
201 W Jefferson St # B
Tupelo, MS 38804
Mailing address
Lee County Tax Collector
PO Box 271
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone and fax

Phone: 662-432-2200
Fax: 662-432-2261

Office hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Holiday schedules can change normal hours.

Before making a special trip: Call the office or check the official site when visiting near a holiday, when you need a specialized transaction, or when you are unsure which documents to bring.
Verify current office details Request an appointment
Account lookup

Search Lee County property tax and appraisal records

Delta Computer Systems hosts Lee County’s online property-tax and appraisal searches. Its county index separates property-tax payments, personal-property taxes, mobile-home taxes, real-property appraisal information and land-redemption payments.

Choose the record or payment search that matches your task
Task Where to start Useful identifiers
Real-property tax bill Online Property Tax Payments Owner, address, parcel number, PPIN or section/township/range
Property value or appraisal Real Property Appraisal Property or parcel information
Business personal property Personal Property Tax search DBA name, address, parcel number, land-roll parcel or PPIN
Mobile-home tax Mobile Home Tax Payments Use the identifiers requested by the county-linked portal
Tax-sale redemption Land Redemption Payments Use the tax-sale or parcel information associated with the property
Online record timing: Delta states that Lee County information is uploaded frequently but can lag behind activity at the courthouse. If you recently paid, corrected a record or completed another transaction, contact the office before assuming the online record is final.
Open Lee County online records
Mississippi deadline

When are Lee County property taxes due?

Mississippi property taxes are generally due on or before February 1 for property assessed during the preceding year. When February 1 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the Mississippi Department of Revenue says payment may be made the following Monday without penalty or interest.

Assessment date

Property is assessed to the owner of record as of January 1.

Bill timing

The state explains that corresponding property-tax bills are generally issued later in the year, typically around November-December.

Payment deadline

Taxes are generally due by February 1 of the following year, subject to the weekend or legal-holiday rule.

Didn’t receive a bill? Mississippi DOR advises contacting the county Tax Collector. Not receiving a bill should not be treated as confirmation that no tax is due.
Mississippi property-tax FAQs
Right office

Tax Collector or Tax Assessor: which Lee County office do you need?

The Tax Collector and Tax Assessor handle different parts of the property-tax process. Sending a valuation or homestead question to the collection office can add an unnecessary step.

Contact the Tax Collector for payment issues Tax bills, payments, receipts, delinquent collections and questions about whether a payment has posted belong with the Tax Collector.
Contact the Tax Assessor for value or exemption issues Property appraisal, assessed value, property-record questions and homestead exemption applications are handled by the Lee County Tax Assessor.

Lee County Tax Assessor contact

Office

201 W Jefferson Street, Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone and hours

662-432-2700
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Homestead exemption timing

The Lee County Tax Assessor says an initial homestead exemption application must be filed between January 1 and April 1 for the year in which the exemption is first claimed. The assessor lists proof of ownership and identifying information for the applicant, spouse and joint owners among the application requirements.

Protect personal information: Provide sensitive application information only through the appropriate government office or its authorized process. Do not send Social Security numbers or other private tax information to TaxCollectors.org.
Lee County Tax Assessor information
Delinquent taxes

What happens when Lee County property taxes are late?

Mississippi DOR explains that penalty and interest can accrue when real-property taxes are not paid on time, and delinquent real estate can ultimately become subject to a county tax sale.

Lee County states that its annual land sale is held on the last Monday in August and that the sale is conducted online through GovEase. Registration for the online tax sale begins August 1.

Verify the current sale schedule: Lee County’s published tax-sale page contains different references to the sale’s starting time. Anyone dealing with an actual delinquent parcel or planning to participate in a sale should confirm the current year’s time and instructions directly with the Tax Collector rather than relying on an older time reference.

Lee County also explains that a tax-sale purchase does not immediately transfer possession. The property owner or other interested party generally has a two-year redemption period, and redemptions are handled through the Lee County Chancery Clerk.

Check Lee County tax-sale information Check delinquent-tax information
Other services

Vehicle tags and other Lee County Tax Collector services

The Lee County Tax Collector does more than collect real-estate taxes. The office also handles vehicle tags and renewals, personal-property tax payments, mobile-home tax matters and related local collection services.

Vehicle tag renewal

The official site links to online tag renewal and provides separate requirements for new purchases, title transfers and people moving into Mississippi.

Business personal property

The office collects tax associated with taxable business personal property such as equipment, machinery and furniture.

Mobile homes

The county provides a separate online route for mobile-home tax payments and information.

Local tag-renewal issue: Lee County states that an outstanding county garbage bill must be paid before a vehicle tag can be issued or renewed.
Vehicle registration requirements All renewal and payment options
FAQ

Lee County MS Tax Collector frequently asked questions

What are the Lee County Tax Collector office hours?

The official office lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday closures can change normal hours, so verify before a time-sensitive visit.

Where is the Lee County MS Tax Collector office?

The office is at 201 W Jefferson Street, Suite B, Tupelo, MS 38804. The mailing address is PO Box 271, Tupelo, MS 38802.

What is the Lee County Tax Collector phone number?

The current office phone published by the Lee County Tax Collector is 662-432-2200.

Can I pay Lee County property taxes online?

Yes. Lee County links real-property tax payments to its Delta Computer Systems property-tax search, where you can find an account and continue to payment.

How can I search for my Lee County tax bill?

The property-tax portal accepts searches by owner name, property address, parcel number, section/township/range or PPIN.

When are property taxes due in Lee County, Mississippi?

Mississippi property taxes are generally due on or before February 1 for property assessed during the preceding year. State guidance provides a next-Monday rule when February 1 falls on a weekend or legal holiday.

Who handles property values and homestead exemption?

The Lee County Tax Assessor handles appraisal, property-value and homestead-exemption matters. The Tax Collector handles the resulting tax bill and collection.

What if my online record still shows a balance after I paid?

Lee County’s online record provider notes that information can lag behind courthouse activity. Keep your receipt and contact the Tax Collector before submitting another payment.

Official resources

Official Lee County and Mississippi tax resources

Lee County Tax Collector

Office information, services, appointments, tax sales and renewal guidance.

Visit official Tax Collector site

Lee County online tax records

Property tax, appraisal, personal-property, mobile-home and land-redemption searches.

Open Delta Computer Systems

Lee County Tax Assessor

Property values, exemptions, mapping and homestead information.

Visit Tax Assessor page

Mississippi Department of Revenue

Statewide property-tax deadlines, appraisal guidance and county tax information.

Read Mississippi property-tax FAQs

Before paying: Confirm the property, parcel or PPIN and the tax year shown in the official system. Office hours, payment procedures and account information can change, so use the linked government or county-authorized resources for the final transaction.

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