Scotland County, MissouriProperty records & tax offices
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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 upon receipt of the tax bill and no later than December 31, 2026; unpaid balances become delinquent January 1, 2027.
- Assessment appeal
- Scotland County’s official Assessor page says a written protest must be lodged with the County Clerk before the third Monday in June, June 15, 2026; appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission by September 30, 2026 or 30 days after the BOE decision, whichever is later.
Exemptions & appeals
Exemption filing
No general Missouri homestead exemption was verified. Missouri personal-property assessment lists are due March 1, 2026; contact the county Assessor for any local exemption or filing instructions.
Senior relief
Scotland County’s official Assessor page identifies the Missouri MO-PTC and Homestead Preservation Credit for qualifying senior citizens and 100% disabled individuals; no separate Scotland County 2026 filing window was published. See https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/individual/tax-types/property-tax-credit/.
Valuation limits
No general local annual valuation cap was verified. Under Missouri law (RSMo §137.115), real property is reassessed in odd-numbered years; the odd-year assessed values generally apply in the following even-numbered year except new construction and improvements. Effective 2026, a residential assessed-value increase over 15% excluding new construction and improvements requires physical inspection. Statutory assessment ratios are 19% residential, 12% agricultural, and 32% commercial.
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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