Worth County Property Tax Records

Worth County property tax records are kept at the courthouse in Grant City, Missouri. This is one of the smallest counties in the state, covering two towns and three villages. The county assessor and collector handle all real estate and personal property tax records. You can search for assessed values, find payment options, and contact the recorder of deeds for property documents. This page covers the offices, contact details, and resources you need.

Worth County Property Tax Overview

Worth County has a property tax rate of about 1.04%, which is close to the national median. The county has 3,297 total parcels broken down as 1,432 residential, 139 commercial, and 1,726 other parcels (mostly agricultural). The median household income is $37,201. A typical home in Worth County sells for about $65,500. Average rent is $325 per month.

The county assessor sets the value on all real and personal property each year. 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 at 33.33%. Assessment forms go out in January and are due by March 1. Missing the deadline means a late penalty from $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280.

The county clerk applies local levy rates to the assessed value. Schools, fire districts, and the county government all set their own levies. Worth County has a rural profile, so most of the land falls under the agricultural assessment rate.

Worth County Recorder of Deeds

The Worth County Recorder of Deeds is at 11 West 4th St., Grant City, MO 64456. The mailing address is P.O. Box 14, Grant City, MO 64456-0014. Phone: (660) 564-2484. The recorder handles mortgages, deeds, liens, plats, and leases. All documents are digitized and microfilmed, then indexed by party name, legal description, and recording dates. Records are stored in both physical and electronic vaults.

You can access records in person during business hours. Remote access is available through postal mail. Written requests must include specific document information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and prepaid fees. Deed records are useful for verifying ownership before searching for property tax information.

The Missouri Association of Counties has a directory for all Worth County offices.

Pay Worth County Property Taxes

Worth 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 Grant City or by mail. The postmark date determines if your payment is on time. Missouri law requires a paid personal property tax receipt for vehicle plate renewals. The collector issues these receipts.

If you miss the December 31 deadline, penalties and interest start January 1. The collector also holds a tax sale each year for parcels with delinquent taxes. You can find tax lien sale information through various public record resources. Contact the collector's office for specific dates and procedures.

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. The Missouri State Tax Commission handles assessment appeals beyond the county level. The Missouri State Assessors Association has a statewide directory of assessor offices.

Note: Worth County's small size means most property tax business can be handled quickly at the courthouse in Grant City.

Worth County Tax Assessment Appeals

If you think your Worth County property is assessed too high, start by contacting the assessor. An informal discussion can sometimes resolve the issue. If not, file a formal appeal with the Board of Equalization by the second Monday in July. Bring comparable sales, photos, or a recent appraisal to support your case.

If the board does not reduce your value, appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission by September 30. There is no charge for residential appeals at the state level. The commission holds formal hearings and can order the assessor to change your value. The assessment date is January 1. Personal property forms are due by March 1. Notices of value changes go out by June 15. Assessment totals go to the county clerk by July 1. These dates follow the standard Missouri schedule and apply to all counties.

Nearby Counties

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