Lawrence County, MissouriProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, Missouri real-estate and personal-property taxes are due December 31, 2026; payment must be received or postmarked by December 31 to avoid statutory penalty and interest.
- Assessment appeal
- July 13, 2026 (Lawrence County’s official 2026 county site lists this as the last day to file an assessment valuation appeal; the Board of Equalization was scheduled to meet July 20, 2026); Missouri State Tax Commission complaint is due September 30, 2026, or within 30 days after the Board decision, whichever is later.
Exemptions & appeals
Exemption filing
No general Missouri homestead exemption was verified. 2026 personal-property assessment lists are generally due March 1, 2026; late filing can incur the statutory penalty.
Senior relief
Lawrence County Senior Citizens Tax Credit: property owners age 62 or older may apply for a credit on their primary residence. The official 2026 application states a June 15, 2026 due date; the credit appears on the qualified taxpayer’s property-tax statement and applicants must reapply annually. Official application: https://www.lawrencecountymo.org/_files/ugd/e487e4_dcda8810a0854ce981785bc24310457c.pdf
Valuation limits
No general local annual valuation cap was verified. Lawrence County’s senior program credits eligible primary-residence tax liability above the applicable base amount; it does not cap the assessor’s market or assessed value. Missouri real property is generally reassessed in odd-numbered years with 19% residential, 32% commercial, and 12% agricultural assessment ratios.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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