Forrest County, MS

Forrest County, MS assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Forrest County, Mississippi. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Forrest County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Forrest County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesForrest County Property Appraisal Searchdeltacomputersystems.com/MS/MS18/pappraisalm.html
  • Provided by third-party vendor Delta Computer Systems.
  • Includes real property appraisal data.
Deeds and recorded documentsForrest County Chancery Clerk Official Recordswww.co.forrest.ms.us/duprocesswebinquiry
  • Access to land records, deeds, and other official documents.
  • Requires acceptance of terms and conditions.
Property taxesForrest County Tax Collector Property Tax Searchdeltacomputersystems.com/MS/MS18/plinkquerym.html
  • Includes real property, personal property, and mobile home tax information.
  • Official tax payment portal.
GIS and parcel mapsForrest County Parcel Viewerwww.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Official interactive GIS map for parcel identification and spatial data.
Permits and building recordsForrest County Planning Departmentforrestcountyms.us/forrest-county-planning-department/
  • County does not issue building permits directly; contact department for guidance.
  • City of Hattiesburg maintains separate permit processes for properties within city limits.
Zoning and land useForrest County Planning Department Ordinancesforrestcountyms.us/forrest-county-planning-department/
  • Provides access to floodplain and subdivision ordinances.
  • Zoning regulations may vary by municipality.
County data

Forrest County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$207,089

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$10,239

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,394

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.69%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Forrest County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Hattiesburg$191,393$9,4730.72%$1,365
Petal$242,480$12,1990.67%$1,502
Brooklyn$136,371$6,1070.48%$551
Wiggins$185,990$9,4750.54%$852
Lumberton$222,184$8,0210.38%$628
Purvis$308,048$16,9880.49%$1,351
FAQ

Forrest County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Forrest County?

Use the official Forrest County Property Appraisal Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Forrest County?

Use the official Forrest County Chancery Clerk Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Forrest County?

Use the official Forrest County Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Forrest County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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