What is the property tax rate in Olive Branch, MS?

Olive Branch has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.68%. On a median home valued at $269,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,841 per year in property taxes.

How does Olive Branch compare to DeSoto County?

Olive Branch's effective rate of 0.68% is 13% higher than the DeSoto County average of 0.60%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,613, while Olive Branch homeowners pay an estimated $1,841.

How much are property taxes in Olive Branch on a $300,000 home?

Based on Olive Branch's effective rate of 0.68%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,040 per year, or about $170 per month.

Olive Branch Property Tax Rate

DeSoto County, Mississippi

0.68%effective rate

Olive Branch is located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Homeowners in Olive Branch pay a median of $1,841 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $269,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.68%. This is 13% higher than the DeSoto County average of 0.60%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.68%

vs 0.60% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,841

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$269,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

46,538

Olive Branch, MS

How Olive Branch Compares

Olive Branch

0.68%

DeSoto County Average

0.60%

Mississippi Average

0.72%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in DeSoto County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Horn Lake	26,622	$1,214	0.76%
Southaven	55,531	$1,498	0.70%
Olive Branch	46,538	$1,841	0.68%

About Property Taxes in Olive Branch

Property taxes in Olive Branch are collected by DeSoto County. Tax exemptions available to DeSoto County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Olive Branch. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the DeSoto County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,040

$170/month · Rate: 0.68%

DeSoto County Property Taxes

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Mississippi Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.