Find Property Tax Records in Shelby County

Shelby County property tax records are managed at the courthouse in Shelbyville, Missouri. The county assessor and collector handle valuations and tax payments for all real estate and personal property. You can search for records online through the assessor's portal, pay by credit card, or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers the offices, contact details, and payment options you need to find your Shelby County property tax information.

Shelby County Tax Assessor Office

The Shelby County Assessor is Liz Miles. Her office is at 100 E. Main, P.O. Box 165, Shelbyville, MO 63469. Phone: 573-633-2521. Email: shelbyassessor@marktwain.net. You can search property records through the Shelby County assessor portal online.

The assessor values all real estate and personal property in the county. Real property is reassessed every two years in odd-numbered years. Personal property is assessed annually based on what you own on January 1. Assessment lists go out in January and must be returned by March 1. If you miss that deadline, you face a late penalty from $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280.

Residential real estate is assessed at 19% of market value. Commercial property is at 32%. Agricultural land uses a 12% rate. Personal property like vehicles is at 33.33%. These rates are defined in RSMo 137.115.

Shelby County Property Tax Collector

The Shelby County Collector is John K. Chinn. His deputy collector is Mariah Jones. Phone: 573-633-2271. Fax: 573-633-2552. Email: shometax@marktwain.net. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In December, the office has extended hours on some Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon to help residents get their taxes paid before the deadline.

You can pay Shelby County property taxes with a credit or debit card online at GovPayNow.com or by phone at 1-888-604-7888, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cards accepted include MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. You must pay the exact amount. No overpayments or underpayments are accepted through this system.

Tax bills are due by December 31 each year. If you miss that date, penalties and interest start on January 1. Missouri law requires a paid personal property tax receipt for vehicle plate renewals. The Missouri Association of Counties lists all Shelby County office contacts.

Shelby County Government and Tax Records

The Shelby County government website has contact information for all elected officials. The county commission meets on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch break) and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. You can reach the commission at 573-633-2181.

The circuit court serves Shelby County with sessions on the second Thursday of each month. Associate court meets every Wednesday. These courts handle property tax appeals that go beyond the Board of Equalization. If you think your Shelby County assessment is too high, file with the board by the second Monday in July. If the board does not lower your value, appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission by September 30.

The Missouri Department of Revenue offers a Property Tax Credit for seniors and disabled individuals. The max credit is $1,100 for homeowners. The Missouri State Assessors Association keeps a statewide directory of assessor offices.

Shelby County Property Tax Rates

The county clerk applies local tax levy rates to the assessed value set by the assessor. Schools, fire districts, and county government all set their own levies. Two homes with the same market value in different parts of Shelby County can end up with different tax bills because of the different levy rates. The Hancock Amendment in the Missouri Constitution limits how much total revenue a taxing entity can collect. If property values increase a lot during a reassessment year, the levy rate must roll back to keep collections within the limit.

The annual tax sale for delinquent properties in Shelby County follows Chapter 140 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. When property taxes go unpaid for two or more years, the collector puts the parcel up for sale. The buyer pays back taxes and gets a Certificate of Purchase. The original owner has a redemption period to pay the amount plus interest. If the property is not redeemed, the buyer can get a Collector's Deed. Contact the collector at 573-633-2271 for details on upcoming sales.

Note: Missouri law does not prorate property taxes if you move mid-year, so you owe the full year in the county where you lived on January 1.

Nearby Counties

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