Forrest County Tax Collector's Office

05/14/2026

**UPDATED**
We are closed Friday, May 15th. We will resume normal operations Monday, May 18th.

Due to a damaged fiber optic internet cable requiring repairs, the Forrest County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed today. We are working diligently to restore service and get our systems back up and running as quickly as possible.
A decision regarding office operations for tomorrow will be made later this afternoon, and updates will be posted as they become available.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/04/2026

Good morning Forrest County!
We are excited for the Parade of Champions today hosted by the City of Hattiesburg-Government. Road closures will begin shortly AFTER 5:00pm.
If visiting the Forrest County Tax Collector Office is on your agenda today, please consider the road closures so we can get you in and out of here with the best experience possible! We can't wait to see you!

TRAFFIC NOTICE | Monday, May 4, 2026
Parade of Champions

The Parade of Champions gained two new members yesterday.

Hattiesburg High’s boys and girls track and field teams both brought home Class 6A state championships, adding another reason for Hattiesburg to show up and celebrate.

The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart High School’s parking lot. From there, it will travel down West Pine Street, turn right onto Front Street, turn left onto Main Street and end at the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center.

This year’s parade will include two announcer stages:
▪️ Near City Hall at Forrest Street and West Front Street
▪️ At Main Street near the entrance to the Pocket Museum alley

Road closures along the parade route will begin shortly after 5 p.m. Drivers should plan ahead, use alternate routes and watch for pedestrians.

More than 40 groups of champions from across Hattiesburg will be part of the celebration, so let’s pack the route and celebrate the students, athletes, teams and organizations carrying Hattiesburg forward.

05/02/2026

Who said professional development couldn’t be fun and involve family? We traded our desktops, cash drawers and calculators for a day full of crawfish, laughs and fellowship.

01/20/2026

Having trouble getting to our office before your lunch break is over? Guess what! You have multiple other ways to pay!

Forrest County Tax Collector - Zach Howell. The Tax Collector is responsible for collections of Property taxes, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Mobile/Manufactured home taxes.

01/14/2026

The Forrest County Tax Collector’s Office would like to publicly recognize and thank Paula Johnson for her extraordinary 35 years of dedicated public service to our community.

Throughout her career, Paula exemplified professionalism, integrity, and compassion. She served the citizens of Forrest County with a genuine heart and unwavering commitment, always going above and beyond to help others. Her knowledge, leadership, and kindness left a lasting impact not only on this office, but on everyone who had the privilege of working with her.

Paula is already deeply missed. Her presence, wisdom, and positive spirit were truly irreplaceable. While her daily service has come to a close, her legacy will continue to inspire our team for years to come.

On behalf of the entire Forrest County Tax Collector’s Office, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Paula Johnson for 35 years of remarkable service. We wish her endless joy and fulfillment in this next chapter of life.

12/26/2025

Here are our holiday hours through the end of the year. We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday season.
You can visit us online at www.forrestcountytax.com
You can also call 601-299-4427 to make a tax payment over the phone.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from your Tax Collector’s Office!

12/18/2025

Our staff is spreading Christmas cheer in our Christmas pajamas. We wish everyone a happy and cheerful holiday season!

11/24/2025

I’m incredibly proud to brag on four of our own today!
Emily and Angela have officially passed Collector of Revenue I, a major milestone and a testament to their hard work and dedication. Shannel and Shawntay have gone even further, successfully passing Collector of Revenue II, an outstanding achievement that shows true professionalism and commitment to serving Forrest County.

These ladies continue to raise the bar in our office, and I couldn’t be more proud of the example they set every single day.
Please help me congratulate them on their hard-earned accomplishments!

10/13/2025

Are you tired of not receiving your property tax notice or car tag renewal card in the mail? Thanks to our payment processor, PayStar, we now offer e-notifications! Signing up is quick and easy!
Visit our website to sign up! www.forrestcountytax.com

Forrest County Tax Collector - Zach Howell. The Tax Collector is responsible for collections of Property taxes, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Mobile/Manufactured home taxes.

08/29/2025

County offices closed at 3:30pm today. We hope everyone has a great weekend. County offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.