Mississippi Sales Tax Rates: Hancock County
Hancock County, Mississippi Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 7%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Hancock County does not. The Mississippi sales tax of 7% applies countywide. None of the cities or local governments within Hancock County collect additional local sales taxes.
Here's how Hancock County's maximum sales tax rate of 7% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 96% of Mississippi counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 56% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Hancock County, Mississippi
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Mississippi has a 7% sales tax and Hancock County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Hancock County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Hancock County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Saint Louis | 7% | Hancock |
| Diamondhead | 7% | Hancock |
| Kiln | 7% | Hancock |
| Waveland | 7% | Hancock |
| Bay Saint Louis | 7% | Bay Saint Louis |
| Pearlington | 7% | Hancock |
| Lakeshore | 7% | Hancock |
| Stennis Space Center | 7% | Hancock |
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Hancock County, Mississippi has a maximum sales tax rate of 7% and an approximate population of 26,410.
Sales tax rates in Hancock County are determined by two different tax jurisdictions, Bay Saint Louis and Hancock.
Back to Mississippi Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Hancock County are current as of June 2026
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