- The cities of Jackson and Gulfport topped the list of municipalities receiving rebate funds while Rankin and Jackson Counties led the county recipients.
The Mississippi Insurance Department Fire Services Division has distributed an estimated $23 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Rebate Funds, including $11.5 million to the state’s 82 counties and $11.5 million for 294 of the state’s municipalities.
The state agency noted that individual distributions vary based on the applicable county and municipal allocations.
Allowable uses for the rebate funds are for authorized fire-protection purposes, such as firefighter training, fire trucks and firefighting equipment, insurance on firefighting equipment, fire stations and facilities, approved fire protection service contracts, and technology needed for required incident reporting.
Counties and municipalities receiving funds are required to maintain the funds in dedicated accounts, keeping them separate from other revenue while meeting reporting requirements. Improper use or mismanagement of funds may result in repayment, suspension or loss of future funding eligibility.
The rebate funds must be transferred into the appropriate dedicated rebate account within 30 days of receipt.
Topping the list of counties receiving rebate funds this year are:
- Rankin County – $529,000
- Jackson County – $473,000
- Lamar County – $353,000
- Harrison County – $346,000
- DeSoto County – $312,000
The municipalities receiving the most rebate funds this period are:
- Jackson – $1.005 million
- Gulfport – $480,000
- Southaven – $361,000
- Biloxi – $328,000
- Hattiesburg – $323,000
State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said the rebate funds provide critical support to fire departments across Mississippi.
“We hope to see even more funds distributed in 2027, upon approval from the state legislature. By supporting those who protect us, we are helping keep our communities safer,” Chaney said.
The full list of the entities receiving rebate funds this cycle is shown below.
