General Information
General Information
General Property Assessment
- Typically, property tax statements are mailed on November 1 of each year. Property tax bills are mailed to the owner on record (as of January 1). If a deed change occurs after the 1st of the year, a tax bill is mailed to the new owner of the property as a courtesy.
New owners should contact their title company or review their closing statement to determine who is responsible for paying the taxes. Payment of property tax depends on when the property is transferred.
- Taxes are due and payable the 1st of November and may be paid through December 31 of the same year without penalty and interest.
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- From the 1st day of each month beginning January 1, interest and penalty is added to the amount due.
- The Collector's Office is on the 1st floor of the Butler County Courthouse located at 100 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Our office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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- Yes, if the mortgage company requests a copy of your tax bill, they will get one. If the mortgage company didn’t request a copy, then a statement will be mailed to the property owner and it’s the owner’s responsibility to forward tax bills to their mortgage company.
- Current year taxes become payable when statements are sent out, and they are for the calendar period of January 1 through December 31 of the current year.
Property Info & Assessment
For an individual property, there is no charge for reviewing tax information.
Any individual or company is allowed to review this information. Property tax information is public record.
- The county assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property. You may contact the county assessor's office at 573-686-8084.
- The County Assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property, according to state law. The Collector's Office is responsible for billing and collection of taxes based on assessments. The collector has no authority over the amount of assessment, nor can she be involved in the appraisal process.
- Appointments can be made by contacting the assessor's office. The appeal process begins in the county assessor's office by appearing before the Local Board of Equalization. For more information, visit our Assessment Appeals page.
Pay Taxes
Pay Taxes
Paying by Mail
Emily Parks, Collector
100 N Main Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Check Information
Unsigned checks will be returned and applicable late charges may apply.
Receipts
Mail Policies
- Payment must have a U.S. postmark date no later than December 31 to be timely.
- Payments with postmarks after December 31 will be assessed applicable penalties and fees.
- Please do not mail cash.
- The post office date (postmark) determines the timeline for the payment
- Unless the postmark is canceled by the U.S. Postal Service, any meter applied postage must be dated and received by the collector on or before December 31 to be timely.
Paying by Phone
Call 573-686-8088 to pay by credit or debit card. More than one bill may be paid in 1 transaction.
Fees
When using a credit card, a convenience fee of 2.50% of the total bill will be charged to each transaction.
Paying In Person
Visit the Butler County Collector to pay your taxes in person. When paying property taxes in person, the collector’s office accepts tax payments by:
- Cash
- Cashier's check
- Credit card
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Money order
- Personal check
Paying Multiple Bills
Receipts
Receipts will be provided at the time of payment
Drop-Box Location
Search Personal Property Tax Info
Search Personal Property Tax Info
Welcome to the Butler County tax website. As a part of our mission to provide our customers with better online services, this site allows you to search, view, pay, and print information about your Butler County, City of Poplar Bluff, City of Qulin, and City of Neelyville property taxes.
Tax Data
The property tax data is for information purposes only. The information may not reflect the most current records. Please let us know of any discrepancies.
Value Assessment
The property tax values were determined by the Butler County Assessor of Property Office (573-686-8084). The tax rates were set by the Butler County Board of Commissioners and the governing bodies of each city. Assessed values are subject to change by the Butler County Assessor of Property in accordance with the Missouri Code Annotated.
Disclaimer
Butler County and the Butler County Collector does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, either in whole or in part, implicitly or explicitly, or at all, or any data or the use or interpretation of data. The information does not constitute a legal document for the description of these properties. The Butler County Collector disclaims any responsibility or liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this data.
Feedback
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Paying Delinquent Taxes
To search and pay Delinquent Property Taxes, please visit the Butler County Collector’s Office.
Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to serve you and thank you for visiting our website!
Butler County Collector
Emily Parks
County Collector
Email: collector@butlercountymo.com
Phone: 573-686-8088
Fax: 573-778-8039
Butler County Collector
100 N Main Street
Room 105
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.