To qualify for the exemptions provided for in this article because of disability, the homeowner must present proper proof of any of the following:
Proper proof of classification as totally disabled under the federal acts referred to in subsection (2)(b) or (2)(c), including proof of the total disability and of eligibility to qualify to receive benefits under the relevant federal act or qualified retirement plan, shall be determined by the Department of Revenue.
The property owned jointly by husband and wife and property owned in fee simple by either spouse, if either spouse shall fulfill the age or disability requirement, shall be eligible for the exemption allowed in this article in full. On all other jointly owned property, the amount of the allowable exemption shall be determined on the basis of each individual joint owner's qualifications and pro rata share of the property.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 27 - Taxation and Finance
Chapter 33 - Ad Valorem Taxes-Homestead Exemptions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-33-3. Homestead exemption generally
§ 27-33-7. Application of exemption; determination of right to exemption
§ 27-33-9. Construction of terms
§ 27-33-11. General definitions
§ 27-33-13. Head of family defined
§ 27-33-15. Family group defined
§ 27-33-19. Home and homestead defined
§ 27-33-21. Exclusions from definition of home and from homestead exemption
§ 27-33-23. Homes outside a municipality
§ 27-33-25. Homes in municipalities
§ 27-33-27. Unplatted land shall be described and acreage stated
§ 27-33-29. Effect of destruction, etc., of dwelling
§ 27-33-31. Duties of applicant for homestead exemption; procedure for application
§ 27-33-35. Duties of clerk of board of supervisors
§ 27-33-37. Duties and powers of the board of supervisors
§ 27-33-39. Duties of the chancery clerk
§ 27-33-41. Duties and powers of Department of Revenue; administration; reimbursement
§ 27-33-45. Duties of the state auditor
§ 27-33-47. Duties of the state treasurer
§ 27-33-49. Duties of the attorney general
§ 27-33-51. Duties of tax collectors
§ 27-33-61. Public attorneys to sue
§ 27-33-63. Additional restrictions, limitations and changes
§ 27-33-77. Reimbursement of tax losses; limitations
§ 27-33-79. Reimbursement of tax losses as affected by reduction of approved homestead applicants