Tax Assessor + Collector
Carol Ormon
Tax Assessor/Collector
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 218
Ashland, MS 38603
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Phone: 662-224-6315
Fax: 662-224-6328
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Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tax Assessor Information
Tax Collector Information
Contact: 662-224-6323
(Real & Personal Property Assessments, Homestead Exceptions, Maps/Aerials, 911 Address)
Contact: 662-224-6315
(Tags, Titles, Collections, County Privilege Licenses)
Tax Assessor Staff
Collin Mills
Deputy Tax Assessor
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Stanley Poff
Deputy Tax Assessor
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JR Morgan
Zoning
Tax Collector Staff
Collin Mills
Deputy Tax Collector
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Pearlie Thompson
Deputy Tax Collector
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Cindy Hearn
Deputy Tax Collector (Part-Time)
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Mark Ehrie
Bookkeeper
The Benton County Assessor/Tax Collector is responsible for keeping and maintaining records of all taxable property in Benton County, determining property values, and collecting and settling all ad valorem taxes on personal property, real property and public utilities. These duties include registration of mobile homes and aircraft, business licenses, and license plates, titles, use and sales tax on motor vehicles.
The Tax Assessor is not responsible for setting the tax rate. He or she is responsible only for assessing the value of taxable property.
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County Tax Sale - South Reporter
Pay Property Taxes
Property taxes are due by February 1 each year. Property taxes, mobile home taxes and car tag renewals can be paid at the Tax Collector’s office, over the phone or in-person at the Benton County Courthouse. Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, money order or personal check with a driver’s license and phone number. Debit and credit cards are charged a 2.35% fee.
Personal Property
Taxable personal property includes automobiles, trucks, mobile homes, trailers, campers, airplanes and business property. Personal property taxes are payable in person or by mail
Real Property
Taxable real property includes land, buildings and other structures. Single family homes occupied by an owner with homestead are assessed at 10% of the appraised value, instead of the normal 15%. Appraisal date is January 1st each year.
Maps and Appraisal Information
Tri-State Consulting Services, Inc., linked below, houses all of the Benton County’s tax appraisal information, tax sale listings, maps and property breakdowns.
Tri-State Consulting Services, Inc.