Scotland County Property Tax Search

Scotland County property tax records are kept at 117 South Market Street in Memphis, Missouri. The county assessor, collector, and other elected officials all work out of this building. You can search for real estate and personal property tax data, find payment options, and check the assessed value on any parcel in Scotland County. This page has contact information, deadlines, and links to the resources you need.

Scotland County Assessor Office

The Scotland County Assessor is Michelle VanGorkom. Her office is at 117 South Market Street, Suite 2, Memphis, MO 63555. Phone: (660) 465-2269. Fax: (660) 465-2408. Email: scassess@nemr.net. You can search Scotland County property data through the assessor's online portal.

Personal property assessment forms go out each January. All forms come pre-printed with items from the prior year. The assessment date is January 1, and you must submit your list by March 1 to avoid a late penalty. Personal property includes motor vehicles, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, boats, motors, mobile homes, aircraft, farm machinery, livestock, and grain. The assessor is regulated by the Missouri State Tax Commission and property tax rates are set in September each year.

Residential real estate is assessed at 19% of market value. Commercial property is at 32%. Agricultural land uses a 12% rate. Personal property like cars and trucks is assessed at 33.33%. These rates are set by RSMo 137.115.

Scotland County Tax Collector

The Scotland County Collector of Revenue is Diane Tague. Her office is at 117 South Market Street, Suite 103, Memphis, MO 63555. Phone: (660) 465-7705. Fax: (660) 465-7785. Email: sccoll@nemr.net. The collector handles all property tax payments in Scotland County.

Tax bills go out in November and are due by December 31. You can pay in person at the courthouse, by mail, or ask about online payment options. Missouri law requires a paid personal property tax receipt before you can renew your vehicle plates. The collector issues these receipts. If you miss the payment deadline, interest and penalties begin on January 1 of the next year.

The Missouri Association of Counties lists contact details for all Scotland County offices.

Scotland County Property Tax Resources

Several other Scotland County offices handle records that relate to property taxes. The Recorder of Deeds is Teresa Creek. Her office is at Suite 106 of the same building, and you can reach her at (660) 465-2284 or screcord@nemr.net. The recorder maintains deed records, which are useful if you need to verify ownership on a parcel.

The Scotland County Treasurer is Tasha Fadiga. She is at Suite 104, phone (660) 465-2529, email sctreas@nemr.net. The treasurer handles county funds after they are collected. The county commission meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the same address. You can reach the commission at (660) 465-7027. The Scotland County website has a full list of elected officials with contact details.

Note: The county commission office fax number is (660) 465-7785, shared with several other offices in the building.

Scotland County Tax Deadlines

Key dates for Scotland County property tax records follow the statewide Missouri schedule. January 1 is the assessment date. Assessment forms go out that month. March 1 is the deadline for personal property lists. The assessor mails notices of value increases by June 15 if your value went up. Assessment totals go to the county clerk by July 1.

Appointments to the Board of Equalization are due by the second Monday in July. Hearings start on the third Monday in July. If you need to appeal beyond the board, the deadline for filing with the State Tax Commission is September 30. Tax bills go out by November 1. Payment is due by December 31. The Missouri Department of Revenue also offers a Property Tax Credit for qualifying seniors and disabled individuals.

Scotland County Tax Sale Information

When property taxes go unpaid for two or more years in Scotland County, the collector puts the parcels up for tax sale. The buyer pays back taxes and gets a Certificate of Purchase. The original owner has a one-year redemption period. To redeem, the owner must pay the certificate amount plus interest and any other legally required costs. If the property is not redeemed, the buyer can get a Collector's Deed. These rules are set by Chapter 140 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

The Hancock Amendment in the Missouri Constitution limits how much a taxing entity can collect without voter approval. If property values go up a lot during a reassessment year, the levy rate has to roll back. This keeps total collections within the cap and prevents sharp tax increases caused by rising values alone. Contact the Scotland County Collector at (660) 465-7705 for specific tax sale dates and details on delinquent parcels.

Nearby Counties

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