Mississippi County Assessor's Office

The Mississippi County Courthouse will close at Noon on Friday, April 2nd for Good Friday.

The Assessor's Office is now open.

The Mississippi County Assessor's office will not be opening at 8am today. I've been told by reliable sources that the roads are dangerous this morning. I'm not risking my staff or myself. I will reassess (see what I did there?!) the situation later and if the roads get cleared, I will open the office and post the hours we'll be open. The entire courthouse is NOT closed. I suggest calling ahead for whichever office you are needing. Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a good day and stay safe and warm!!

Mississippi County courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, February 16th due to hazardous road conditions. Remember, you can now file your Assessment list online with the ePin that's printed on your Assessment list you received in the mail.

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of President's Day. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Halloween from the Assessor's Office!!

The Assessor's office will be closing at 12:00 today. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will re-open Monday, September 14th at 8am. Have a safe and happy weekend.

The Assessor's Office will be closed to the public today due to construction work being completed in the office. We are here and will be glad to assist you by phone, email, or fax. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!!

Due to Construction in Progress, the Assessor's office will be Closed to the public Monday & Tuesday, June 1st and 2nd. However, we are in the office and you can call us and we will be glad to assist you by phone, fax or email. Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to re-open on Wednesday, June 3rd.

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Assessor's office will be closing at 3:00 today (Thursday, April 9th) and will be closed all day April 10th for Good Friday. We hope everyone has a safe and Blessed Easter weekend.

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 10th in observance of Good Friday. Happy Easter.

Hey everyone.....2nd notice reminders for 2020 Personal Property Assessments went in the mail yesterday. If you haven't rrturned yours yet, please try to do so. If you have misplaced your original form, call the Assessor's office and we'll help you over the phone. You can still mail them back to us, or if you want to bring your completed list to the office, just slide it under the door. I'll be there to get it. Or, just drop it in the Collector's drop box at the North door of the courthouse. Those ladies will make sure we get it!! Thanks for taking the time to get these turned in. I really don't want to give anyone a Late Filing penalty!! Have a wonderful day!!

The Assessor's office is having technical difficulties this morning!! Probably from Saturday night's storms. We are working to get the issues resolved as quickly as possible. If you are trying to reach us, please be patient. We are working today......just having internet problems!! Thanks for understanding!

UPDATE......... Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Assessor’s Office is limiting our physical time in the office. We will be monitoring phone calls and emails and be in office as we feel is needed to handle necessary business. You may still call the Assessor’s Office direct line @ 573-683-2431 or email and someone will answer or get back with you in a timely manner. For urgent or immediate issues you can email Lisa Norton, Assessor @ [email protected] or call her @ 573-233- 6766. Thank you for understanding. We are trying to do our part to keep everyone safe.

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Ok. I saw the update about the Scott County Covid-19 positive diagnosis. But, We're still taking every precaution. There are several employees at the courthouse who have compromised immune systems. At this time, it's only the Assessor's office that has chosen to close to the public. We are still happy to help with anything you might need.....but we're doing it by phone, fax, or email. We'll even talk to you through our little window......but no coming into the office for the foreseeable future. We realize we "work for you", but our health and well being are just as important as everyone else's. Thank you for understanding.

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Well, the time has come. The Assessor's office will be closed to the public effective immediately. We will be in the office to take care of business by phone, fax, or email. Feel free to call or message and we will get you taken care of. We're just trying to keep our employees healthy and safe. Sorry for any inconvenience, but desperate times call for intelligent solutions. Please make good choices. Thank you.

We have a new phone number!! The direct line to the Assessor's office is 573-683-2431.We have a new phone number!! The direct line to the Assessor's office is 573-683-2431.

We want to let everyone know that as of right now, the Mississippi County Assessor's office is open for regular business hours. However, we are encouraging the public to not come into the office unless it is absolutely necessary. We are sanitizing our office and doing everything we can to keep our employees and the public safe. If you have business with the Assessor's office, we suggest calling the office first to see if we can handle it over the phone or by fax or email. If the situation changes and we decide to close the office to the public, we will make an announcement at that time. Please follow the guidelines set out by the CDC and the State Health Department. We want everyone safe and healthy. Thank you.

Just a reminder that your 2020 Assessment Lists are due back to the Assessor's office. If you need a new form, or if you didn't receive a form in the mail, call our office and we'll be happy to assist you. We don't like to give Late Filing Penalties......so make sure you return your list ASAP!!

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. We will re-open Tuesday, January 21st at 8am for regular business hours. Have a wonderful day!!

The 2020 Personal Property Assessment Lists have been mailed! You should have already received one or should be receiving one soon. If you do not receive an Assessment list in the mail by January 31st, please contact the Assessor's office so we can get your information updated for the 2020 tax book. Thank you!!

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be Closed Wednesday, January 1st for New Year's Day. We will re-open Thursday, January 2nd at 8am for regular business hours. We want to wish everyone a Healthy, Happy, and Blessed New Year!!

Here's the whole New Year's Eve Crew!! Assessor's office and Collector's office!! December 31st is our day to Shine!!

The New Year's Eve Crew is here and ready to help!! Happy New Year!!

The Assessor's office and the Collector's office ARE open today!! We will be here until at least 4:30 this afternoon. We DO NOT close for lunch anymore. Today is the last day to pay Property taxes without any penalties or interest. You can come to the Assessor's office and get your 2020 Assessment List done today too!!

Just another quick reminder that the Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed all day for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will reopen Thursday morning at 8am for regular business hours. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24th & Wednesday, Dec. 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will re-open Thursday at 8am for regular business hours.We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!

Don't forget, if you come in the courthouse and pay your tax bill, you can come down to the Assessor's office and fill out your 2020 Assessment list. Then you won't have to look for it in the mail and worry about getting it sent back to us on time!

The Assessor's Office will be mailing out the 2020 Assessment Lists soon. If your address has changed, please contact us so we can update your information. Failure to receive an Assessment list by mail will not exempt you from Late Filing Penalties. We strive to mail to the correct location, help us by keeping your contact information current. Thank you.

The post about the Bond Issue was made just as a reminder as to why there would be increases on many people's tax bill this year. However, there are other reasons for increases. Many taxing jurisdictions increase the rates some years, and odd numbered years are Reassessment years for Real Estate Property. If you purchased a newer model vehicle in 2018, your Personal Property tax will increase in 2019. There are many reasons for your tax bill to increase (or even decrease) from year to year. If you aren't sure why your bill isn't quite what you were expecting, please call the office and let us look it up and talk with you about it. We are always glad to explain how the process works and to double check to make sure everything is correct. Have a wonderful day and stay warm!!

The 2019 Tax bills are starting to arrive in the mail, and I just wanted to post a courtesy reminder for the taxpayers in the R-2 School district...... your bills are going to reflect the increase from the Bond Issue that was voted in back in April. If anyone has any questions, please call the Assessor's Office or the Collector's Office and we will be happy to assist you!

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen Tuesday, November 12th at 8am.

The Mississippi County courthouse is closed today, Monday October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day. We will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours. Have a wonderful day.

Just a reminder..... the Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed tomorrow, Monday September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open Tuesday morning at 8am.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!!Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!!

**ANNOUNCEMENT-NEW HOURS** Beginning on Monday, July 8th, the Mississippi Co. Courthouse will have new hours of operation!! The office's will NOT close from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch. We will, however, be closing at 4:30pm every day. Our goal is to better serve the public by remaining open during the noon hour.

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. The Assessor's office would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Holiday weekend!!

Hope everyone has a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!!

Check out what the Mississippi County Collectors Office has now!! Making things super easy and convenient!!

The "Courthouse Crew" at the Bertrand May Fest parade. It was really fun!! Happy Memorial Day to everyone!!

In observance of Memorial Day, the Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed Monday, May 27th. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!

The Mississippi County Assessor's office will be closed tomorrow morning, Tuesday May 14th, until at least 1:00pm. My staff and I will be attending a training/meeting in Scott County. There will be a folder on the office door if you want to return a completed Assessment list or Sales Info Letter. If you leave us a voice mail, we will return calls as quickly as possible. I do not have a specific time that we will return as we don't know how long the meeting will last, but we hope to open after lunch at 1:00. Thank you.

Just a quick reminder about what role the Assessor's office has in the process that produces the Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills...... The Assessor's office is responsible for placing an Assessed Value on any taxable property. We get values for Personal Property mostly from NADA for cars, trucks, SUV's, semi trucks, boats, motorcycles, ATV/UTV's, commercial vehicles, etc. The value of Real Estate structures and land is determined by specific criteria such as squar...e footage, construction units, lot size, etc. The "value" of your property does not change because of a bond issue or any other type of Tax increase. That is a separate process that is done after the Assessor verifies the Tax Book Values. The Assessor's office has no control over nor do we have any input in the total amount of the tax bill. If you have any questions about your property values or about anything I have said in this post, please contact the Assessor's office and we will be happy to assist you. Thank you. See more

The 2nd notice postcards for the 2019 Assessment lists have been mailed. We understand that calling the office is more convenient and is necessary in some cases But......we still prefer to have a list with your signature on it. If you have your list from January, please sign it and either mail it or bring it to the office. If you need a new one printed, we can do that too. But having an original signature is best for everyone. Thank you!!

Hey y'all!! I need them 2019 Assessment Lists!! If you can't find the original, come by or call the office and we'll print you another one and get you taken care of!! Late filing penalties will have to be applied soon.........

These glasses were left in the Assessor's office over a week ago. If you have been hunting for them, or know who they belong to, please call or come by the office. We'd really like to return them to their owner. Thank you.

Just a reminder....... 2019 Assessment lists are due March 1st. If you didn't receive a form in the mail (or if you accidentally "misplaced" it!) you can call or come by the office and we'll get you taken care of!!!

Due to the inclement weather forecast, our office will be closing at 1:00pm today, Friday February 15, 2019. HOWEVER......we will be open during the lunch hour from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. If you are needing immediate assistance, please call or come in the office before 1:00pm.

For everyone's convenience, we have placed a folder on the Assessor's office door that can be used to drop off Completed Assessment forms. The office is closed from 12pm to 1pm for lunch, but now you can come in the courthouse and drop your signed Assessment form in the folder. If you need any help completing your form, you can come in or call and we will be glad to assist you!!!

:Mississippi Co. Sheriff Candidates Forum: Presented by the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 7-8 pm Tuesday, Ja...n 15 @ Charleston Library 7-8 pm Thursday, Jan 17 @ EP Nutrition Ctr Come listen as candidates respond to a series of questions in round robin format. The two evenings will not have the same questions. Be informed when you vote!

The courthouse WILL be open Monday, December 31st. It is the last day to pay your taxes without any penalties. So go see the Collector to pay and then come see us in the Assessor's office and we will do your 2019 Assessment list to get you all set for next year!!!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

The Mississippi County Assessor's office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24th & Tuesday, Dec. 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will re-open Wednesday, Dec. 26th at 8am. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Merry Christmas from Ms. Claus and her elves!!

Notice of Special Election

The Mississippi County Assessor's office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open Monday, November 26th at 8am. Have a wonderful Holiday and remember how much we have to be thankful for.

Please exercise your RIGHT to vote! This is an important Freedom that we have in our Country! Your vote does matter!!

We will be handing out candy in the main lobby of the courthouse today beginning at 1:00. We would love to see all your adorable trick or treaters!! Come by and get some goodies!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

The Mississippi County Courthouse will be closed Monday, October 8th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 9th. Have a great weekend.

Tax statements will be mailing out soon. If you have made an address change recently, please contact the Assessor's office or the Collector's office to make sure we have your current address. We strive to get your statements to the correct address to help you avoid late filing or late payment penalties. Have a wonderful day!!