Find Sullivan County Property Tax Records

Sullivan County property tax records are managed at 109 North Main Street in Milan, Missouri. The county assessor and collector handle valuations and tax payments for all real estate and personal property. You can search for tax data, find contact information for county offices, and learn about the annual tax sale on this page. Whether you need a paid receipt for your plates or want to look up a parcel, the resources below cover what you need.

Sullivan County Property Tax Assessor

The Sullivan County Assessor can be reached at 660-265-4474. The office is at 109 North Main Street, Milan, MO 63556. 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. You must return your personal property list by March 1. If you miss that deadline, penalties range from $15 to $105 depending on the assessed value. Residential real estate is assessed at 19% of market value under RSMo 137.115. Commercial property is at 32%. Agricultural land uses a 12% rate. Personal property like vehicles is assessed at 33.33%. The Missouri State Tax Commission oversees the assessor's work.

The Missouri Association of Counties lists contact details for all Sullivan County offices including the assessor, collector, and recorder.

Sullivan County Records and Deeds

The Sullivan County Recorder handles real estate documents, marriage licenses, state and federal tax liens, and military discharge records. The recorder's phone is 660-265-3630. You can contact the office at 109 North Main Street, Milan, MO 63556. Deed records are useful if you need to verify ownership on a parcel before searching for property tax records.

Sullivan County is part of north-central Missouri. The county has a rural character with much of the land in agricultural use. Agricultural land gets the lower 12% assessment rate based on productivity value rather than what the land would sell for on the open market. This benefits farmers and ranchers because their tax bills reflect what the land produces, not what a developer might pay for it.

Note: Tax lien sale information for Sullivan County is also available through online tax sale resources.

Pay Sullivan County Property Taxes

Sullivan County property taxes are due by December 31 each year. Tax bills go out in November. You can pay at the collector's office in Milan in person or by mail. The postmark date on a mailed check determines whether your payment is on time. If you miss the deadline, penalties and interest start on January 1.

Missouri law requires a paid personal property tax receipt before you can renew your vehicle plates. The collector issues these receipts. If you need a receipt from a prior year, contact the office. The collector also conducts an annual tax sale for parcels with delinquent taxes. Buyers at the sale pay back taxes and get a Certificate of Purchase. The original owner has a redemption period as set by Chapter 140 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

The Missouri Department of Revenue offers a Property Tax Credit for seniors 65 and older and 100% disabled individuals. The max credit is $1,100 for homeowners and $750 for renters. The Missouri State Assessors Association maintains a statewide directory of assessor offices.

Sullivan County Tax Assessment Appeals

If you think your Sullivan County property is assessed too high, contact the assessor first. If that does not resolve it, file with the Board of Equalization by the second Monday in July. If the board does not lower your value, appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission by September 30. There is no charge for residential appeals at the state level. Bring comparable sales data, photos, or a recent appraisal to support your case. The commission holds formal hearings and can order the assessor to lower your value. The Hancock Amendment in the Missouri Constitution limits how much total revenue a taxing entity can collect, which also provides some protection against sharp tax increases during reassessment years.

Nearby Counties

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