The Tishomingo County tax map is published online through Tri-State Consulting Services as an interactive ArcGIS viewer, and it shows every parcel in the county with its boundary lines, acreage, ownership, and tax district.1Tri-State Consulting Services. Tishomingo, MS — Effective Year 2025 You can pull it up in a browser at no charge, or you can request a physical copy from the Tax Assessor’s office. Either way, the map is a reference tool built from deed and tax records, not a legal survey.
Using the Online Parcel Viewer
The viewer lets you search for parcels, zoom into an area, and switch between plat lines and aerial imagery. Click and drag to pan across the county. Turning on the satellite layer helps you confirm that the digital boundaries line up with visible features like driveways, tree lines, and outbuildings.
Two search methods work best. If you have the parcel number, enter it without dashes or spaces, since formatted entries may not be recognized. If you’re searching by owner, enter the last name first. Once you select a parcel, the sidebar shows the ownership record, acreage, and the assessed value tied to that property.
There is a built-in measurement tool for estimating distances between two points, useful for rough planning but not for anything you’d stake in the ground. You can also print or export the current view for your records.
What the Map Tells You About a Parcel
Each parcel shows its geographic footprint: the boundary lines, total acreage, lot dimensions, and how the property sits in relation to public roads and neighboring land. Recorded easements and subdivision lines are typically marked, so you get a picture of legal restrictions that run with the land.
Every parcel also carries a tax district designation. That district determines which local millage rates apply, and different areas of the county fund different school districts, fire protection zones, and municipal services. Two parcels with identical assessed values can produce different tax bills if they sit in different districts. The Tax Assessor is charged by the Board of Supervisors with keeping these ownership maps current.2Tishomingo County. Tax Assessor
Assessed value on the map is not market value. Mississippi assessors set true value first, then apply an assessment ratio based on how the property is classified; owner-occupied single-family homes are assessed at 10%, while most other real property sits at 15%.3Justia Law. Mississippi Code 27-35-4 – Rates of Assessment So a $120,000 owner-occupied home carries an assessed value of $12,000, and the millage rate for its district is applied to that number.
Getting a Paper Copy
If you need a printed map, contact the Tax Assessor’s office directly. The office can be reached by phone at (662) 423-7059 or by email at taxassessor@co.tishomingo.ms.us.2Tishomingo County. Tax Assessor Written requests by mail are also accepted.
Under the Mississippi Public Records Act, a public body can charge fees to cover the actual cost of searching, reviewing, and duplicating records, and any staff time must be billed at the rate of the lowest-level employee capable of handling the request.4Justia Law. Mississippi Code 25-61-5 – Public Records The statute does not set a per-page price. For GIS data and cadastral maps specifically, a separate fee scale tied to the cost of creating and maintaining the mapping system is allowed. Call ahead for current pricing on standard prints versus large-format plots, and expect to pay at the time of your request.
Tax Map vs. Boundary Survey
This is where property owners get into trouble. Tax maps are drawn from historical records and deed information so the assessor can track ownership and calculate taxes. They are not produced by licensed surveyors, and they are not legal boundary determinations. Using a tax map to decide where to put a fence, a driveway, or a new structure can lead to encroachment on a neighbor’s land and expensive disputes.
A professional boundary survey is the only reliable way to establish the legal lines of your property. A licensed surveyor examines historical records, locates physical markers, and produces a certified plat that holds up in court. Residential surveys typically range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on parcel size, terrain, and how much historical research is required. If you’re buying or selling land, building near a line, or trying to resolve a disagreement with a neighbor, that cost is worth paying.
The tax map is excellent for what it’s designed to do: identify parcels, show approximate boundaries, and support the assessment process. It’s not the final word on where your land ends.
Checking Your Own Assessment
Because the map shows the assessed value tied to each parcel, it doubles as a starting point for reviewing your tax situation. If the assessed value looks too high compared to what similar properties are carrying, Mississippi law gives you the right to challenge it.
Start with an informal review. Contact the Tax Assessor’s office by phone, email, or in person, and bring your parcel number along with evidence supporting a lower value. A recent professional appraisal is the strongest evidence. Comparable sales data for similar nearby properties also works. Foreclosure prices, auction results, and other distressed transactions won’t be considered, because they don’t reflect normal market value.
If the informal review doesn’t resolve things, you can file a formal written appeal with the Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors while the assessment rolls are open for public inspection. That window typically falls in July, with appeals generally due by the first Monday in August.5Mississippi Department of Revenue. Local Property Appraisal Watch for notices in the local newspaper, or call the Board of Supervisors office to confirm the exact dates for the year you’re appealing. A decision you still disagree with can be taken to Circuit Court under Mississippi Code 27-35-119.