Property tax bills mailed; deadline to pay is Dec. 31

Thursday, November 19, 2020

SIKESTON — Property tax bills have been mailed, and residents should begin finding them in their mailboxes, if they haven’t already.

Scott County Collector Mark Hensley said statements have been mailed and everyone should have received their 2020 tax statements by now.

“If you have not received your tax statements, please contact the collector’s office,” Hensley said.

Last year Scott County added the collections for the City of Scott City, Village of Kelso, Village of Commerce, Village of Diehlstadt and City of Miner, he said. This year the county will add the City of Chaffee and the Village of Vanduser to that list, Hensley said.

“We have received a lot of positive feedback for the convenience that this offers to the tax payers and the great help it’s been to the municipalities,”

Scott County residents have several payment options, they can pay their taxes online at www.scottcocollector.com (additional processing fees apply to all electronic payments) and in person at Hensley’s office at the courthouse in Benton. There is also a dropbox on the south end of the courthouse for 24-hour hour availability. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for mail in payments, Hensley said.

“As always, we are here to serve the public,” Hensley said. “If they receive their tax bills and something is not listed that should be or they have a questions, they need to contact our office so we can fix it.”

This year Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the satellite offices in Scott City, Chaffee and Sikeston will not be open this tax season.

“I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and the safety of my staff takes first priority,” Hensley said. “I know 2020 has been a year of trials for many of us, but through prayer, perseverance and humanity we will get through these times, if family, friends, co-workers, Scott County citizens, Missourians and United State citizens work together as one nation under God.”

New Madrid County Collector Dewayne Nowlin said New Madrid County’s tax statements were mailed earlier this month. New Madrid County residents can pay online at newmadridmo.devnetwedge.com or use the night drop box, he said.

“If you don’t have your statement by Thanksgiving, give us a call and we will make sure you get it,” Nowlin said.

Mississippi County Collector Cyndi Hensley said she’d like to remind taxpayers they can save a stamp and avoid mail issues this tax season by using her secure, convenient drop box located on the north end of the courthouse for payments.

“Absolutely no cash is to be deposited into the drop box,” Cyndi Hensley said. “It is checked on a regular basis, even on the weekends. It is well-lit after hours with easy access.”

Payment can also be made in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the office remaining open through the lunch hour. Debit/credit cards are accepted along with the option to pay online with the website at www.missmocountycollector.com, she said, noting a a convenience fee applies for both options. The website can also be used to print copies of statements and receipts.

As a reminder, Cyndi Hensley said, to avoid late fees, please be sure your payment is postmarked no later than Dec. 31. Mississippi County residents who have questions should call (573) 683-2401.

“We are here to serve the public and happy to do so,” she said.

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