Find Saline County Property Tax Records

Saline County property tax records are held at the courthouse in Marshall, Missouri. The assessor and collector work together to value all real estate and personal property and then collect the taxes owed each year. You can search for tax records, find payment options, and learn about the annual tax sale through the county offices. This page covers everything you need to look up and manage your Saline County property tax information.

Saline County Property Tax Assessor

The Saline County Assessor is Jessica Adcock Goodman. This is a county-wide elected office with a four-year term. The assessor keeps track of and values all real estate and tangible personal property in Saline County. Valuations are based on market value as required by the Missouri Constitution. Personal property is assessed every year. Real estate gets a full reassessment every two years in odd-numbered years. The Missouri State Tax Commission oversees the assessor's work.

Personal property assessment lists go out on January 1. They are due back by March 1. If you miss that date, you face statutory penalties under RSMo 137.280. The assessor also sends impact notices by June 15 if your value changed. Appeals to the Board of Equalization are due by the third Monday in July. Appeals from the board to the State Tax Commission are accepted through September 30.

Tax rates must be set and certified by September 1. Tax bills are prepared and sent out in November or December. The payment deadline is December 31.

Saline County Tax Collector Office

The Saline County Collector is Cindi Sims. The office is at the Saline County Courthouse, 19 E. Arrow Street, Room 201, Marshall, MO 65340. Phone: (660) 886-5104. Fax: (660) 886-2644. Email: collector@salinecountymo.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on all state and federal holidays.

The collector handles current and delinquent property taxes. The office collects, accounts for, and disburses upward of $19 million each year. Since 2015, you can make payments on both delinquent and current taxes at the same time. The collector also receives funds from Neighborhood Improvement Districts, cities, and drainage and levee districts. By law, the collector must use any legal means to collect delinquent taxes.

Tax bills go out in mid November. They are due upon receipt but no later than December 31. The postmark on your payment determines whether it is on time. If you have not received your bill by the first of December, contact the office. Not getting a bill does not relieve you of the obligation to pay.

Saline County Annual Tax Sale

Saline County holds its annual tax certificate sale on the fourth Monday in August. The 2025 sale was on August 25, 2025. The 2026 sale is set for August 24, 2026. Delinquent real estate parcels are offered at public auction. The buyer pays the back taxes and gets a Certificate of Purchase. The original owner has a redemption period to pay back the amount plus interest and fees.

If the property is not redeemed, the buyer can get a Collector's Deed. These rules are governed by Chapter 140 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Contact the Saline County Collector at (660) 886-5104 for details on upcoming tax sales or to check the status of delinquent parcels.

Saline County Tax Credits and Resources

Missouri offers a Property Tax Credit through the Missouri Department of Revenue. Seniors 65 and older and 100% disabled individuals may qualify. The max credit is $1,100 for homeowners and $750 for renters. You file the claim with your state income tax return or on its own if you do not owe income tax. It is based on total household income and what you paid in property taxes during the year.

The Missouri State Assessors Association keeps a statewide directory of assessor offices. The Missouri Association of Counties lists all elected officials for Saline County with phone numbers and addresses. Both are useful if you need to verify contact information before visiting the courthouse in Marshall.

Note: Escrow payments through mortgage companies are handled by the collector, so check with your lender to make sure your taxes are being paid on time.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Saline County in central Missouri. Each has its own assessor and collector for property tax records.