Yes: in Mississippi, appraisers need a state license issued by the Mississippi Appraisal Board. You can check a name yourself on Search Appraiser / Appraisal Management Company (Mississippi Appraisal Board).
Appraisers in Mississippi: what buyers ask
How much does a home appraisal cost?
VA single-family appraisal fees run $650 to $1,500 by county (May 2026). Lenders must give you the appraisal promptly or 3 business days before closing.
How is property tax calculated in Mississippi?
Mississippi taxes an owner-occupied home at 10% of true value and applies local mills. The regular homestead exemption is a credit of up to $300, and owners 65 or older or totally disabled are exempt on the first $7,500 of assessed value.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Mississippi Appraisal Board
- Titles you will see: Licensed appraiser, Certified residential appraiser, Certified general appraiser
- Check a name yourself: Search Appraiser / Appraisal Management Company (Mississippi Appraisal Board)
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