Search Johnson County Tax Records

Johnson County property tax records are managed from offices in Warrensburg, Missouri. The assessor and collector both work out of the South Annex on South Maguire Street. With about 54,000 residents, Johnson County is a second-class county that handles tax bills for a mix of city property in Warrensburg, military-related parcels near Whiteman Air Force Base, and rural farmland. You can search Johnson County tax records online through the courthouse website or the collector's payment portal. Whether you need to check your bill, make a payment, or look up an assessed value, the offices in Warrensburg can help.

Johnson County Assessor Office

The Johnson County Assessor, Mark Reynolds, handles all property valuations. The office is at the Johnson County South Annex, 1510 S. Maguire Street in Warrensburg. Call (660) 747-9822. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The assessor is responsible for setting values on all personal property and real estate in Johnson County. The office also transfers ownership on tax records, maintains county plat books and maps, and provides duplicate paid tax receipts. You can get aerial maps for $5 each. The assessor issues certificates of non-assessment for people who do not own taxable personal property. Under RSMo 137.115, residential property is assessed at 19% of market value, commercial at 32%, and agricultural land at 12% of productivity value. Personal property sits at 33 1/3%.

The Johnson County Courthouse website has links to all county departments.

The courthouse website gives you quick access to assessor, collector, and other Johnson County office information.

Paying Johnson County Property Taxes

The Johnson County Collector, Laurel Smith, handles billing and payments. Call (660) 747-5531. The office is at the same South Annex location on Maguire Street. You can pay online through the Johnson County tax payment site.

The collector prepares and mails both personal property and real estate tax bills each fall. All Johnson County taxes are due by December 31. Late payments carry penalties, interest, and fees under RSMo 139.031. The collector distributes taxes to over 100 accounts covering the county, cities, and other taxing entities. Online payments are available but come with transaction fees. The county does not receive those fees.

One important detail about Johnson County: paid receipts are not mailed if you pay online. You must go to the collector's website and select "Search Taxes" to print your own receipt. Make sure to do this before you need the receipt for vehicle plate renewals. Online payments must be completed before midnight on December 31 to be counted as on time.

Note: The Johnson County Collector also conducts an annual tax sale for real estate that has been delinquent for three or more years.

Johnson County Personal Property Tax

File your personal property declaration by March 1 each year. Late filers pay a penalty of $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280. The assessor uses book values to figure the assessed amount on vehicles, boats, and equipment.

Johnson County is home to Whiteman Air Force Base, which means a fair number of military personnel move in and out. New residents should contact the assessor right away. If you lived in another county on January 1, you owe taxes there for the current year. The assessor also issues Merchant's Licenses and serves as the Flood Plain Administrator for Johnson County.

Appealing Johnson County Tax Values

If your Johnson County assessment seems too high, contact the assessor first. If you cannot work it out, file with the Board of Equalization before the third Monday in June. The Missouri State Tax Commission takes appeals past the county level. File by September 30. It is free for residential property. Bring comparable sales, an appraisal, or condition evidence.

Johnson County Treasurer Heather Reynolds at (660) 747-7411 handles county funds and can answer questions about how property tax revenue is distributed in the county.

Johnson County Property Tax Credits

The Missouri Department of Revenue offers a property tax credit for qualifying seniors and disabled individuals. Homeowners can receive up to $1,100. Renters may get up to $750. File with your state tax return or separately. Keep your Johnson County paid tax receipt for the claim.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Johnson County in west-central Missouri.