Laclede County Tax Records Search

Laclede County property tax records are managed from the government center in Lebanon, Missouri. The assessor and collector offices on North Adams Avenue handle property valuations, tax billing, and payments for all parcels in the county. Laclede County has a total assessed valuation of over $529 million. You can search Laclede County tax records online using the county website, file personal property declarations electronically, and contact the offices by phone or email. Whether you need to check your tax bill, look up parcel details, or find out about payment options, the offices in Lebanon are the place to start.

Laclede County Assessor Office

The Laclede County Assessor, Julie Rayl-Gilstrap, handles all property valuations. The office is at the Laclede County Government Center, 200 N. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536. Call (417) 532-7163, fax (417) 533-7417, or email assessor@lacledecountymissouri.org.

The Laclede County government website provides access to county services and department information. The assessor maintains property valuations, legal descriptions, tax account numbers, and aerial photography for the entire county. A GIS website is available for mapping and parcel searches. Laclede County also offers e-filing for personal property tax declarations, which saves a trip to the office.

The county website connects you to assessor, collector, and other Laclede County department pages.

Under RSMo 137.115, residential property is assessed at 19% of market value. Commercial uses 32%. Agricultural land is assessed at 12% of productivity value. Personal property sits at 33 1/3%. The assessor updates real property values every two years in odd-numbered years.

Paying Laclede County Property Taxes

Laclede County Collector Toni Morris handles tax billing and payments. Call (417) 532-4301, fax (417) 533-7420, or email collector@lacledecountymissouri.org. The collector's office provides information on real estate and personal property taxes, county merchant licenses, and duplicate copies of paid receipts.

Online credit card payment is available for Laclede County property taxes. Convenience fees apply for electronic payments. The county does not keep those fees. You can also pay in person at the government center in Lebanon or by mail. Tax bills go out each fall. Everything is due by December 31. Late payments carry interest and penalties under RSMo 139.031. A mailed check is on time if the postmark is before the deadline.

The Laclede County departments page lists all county offices with phone numbers.

The departments page gives you contacts for the clerk, circuit clerk, recorder, treasurer, and other Laclede County staff.

Laclede County Assessment Portal

The Laclede County Assessor portal through the Missouri Assessors system lets you look up property records, search by parcel, and view assessment details. This is a separate tool from the county's main website.

The portal covers real estate records and personal property data for all Laclede County parcels.

Laclede County residents can use the assessor portal to check their property value, view parcel maps, and see how their assessment compares to nearby properties. This is useful before filing an appeal if you think your value is off.

Laclede County Tax Appeals

If you think your Laclede County property is assessed too high, contact Assessor Rayl-Gilstrap first for an informal review. If that does not fix things, file with the Board of Equalization before the third Monday in June. The Missouri State Tax Commission handles appeals past the county level. File by September 30. It is free for residential property.

Personal property declarations are due by March 1 each year. Late filers face a penalty between $15 and $105 under RSMo 137.280. Laclede County's e-filing option makes this easier than visiting the office.

Note: Laclede County also conducts annual tax sales for delinquent properties under Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes.

Laclede County Property Tax Credits

Missouri's property tax credit program helps qualifying seniors and disabled residents. The Missouri Department of Revenue runs the program. Homeowners can receive up to $1,100. Renters may get up to $750. You file on your state return or separately. Keep your paid tax receipt from the Laclede County Collector handy since you will need it for the claim. Recorder Jennifer Raef at (417) 532-4011 handles deed records if you need ownership documents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Laclede County in south-central Missouri.