Your County Collector, Jessica Crawford

Welcome to the Newton County Collector homepage. The County Collector's office strives to provide the best service to the taxpayers of Newton County. In saying such, we hope that this site assists you with the necessary information for us to provide the services. As your Newton County Collector, Jessica Crawford, I want to personally welcome you to this website.

Jessica Crawford was appointed Collector of Revenue in July of 2024. Ms. Crawford and her staff are continuing updating access to technology by updating the website, making it more user friendly.

The primary function of the County Collector is the collection of personal and real estate taxes for the various taxing entities of the county. The collector also collects merchant license fees and utility and railroad taxes. The collector is charged with the duties of collecting the taxes due, as shown on the Assessor's records, and then distributing the funds to the various taxing entities.

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Responsibilities

  • The primary function of the County Collector is the collection of personal and real estate taxes for the various taxing entities of the county.
  • Prepares separate tax statements for: Personal Property (cars, trucks, boats, etc.); Real Estate (residential, commercial, agricultural); Utilities(railroad, electric, gas lines, etc.).
  • Provides Merchant Licenses to appropriate businesses or persons.
  • Conducts delinquent tax sale in August.
  • Collector is charged with the duties of collecting the taxes due, as shown on the Assessor's records, and then distributes the funds monthly to the various taxing entities.

Office Information

    Assessment forms for Personal Property tax are mailed by the Assessor's office in January and due by March 1st. Tax bills are based on those forms and mailed to residents November 1st. Bills become delinquent as of midnight December 31st. Any envelope with a December 31st postmark will be considered paid on time.

    Real Estate bills are also mailed to residents on November 1st. They become delinquent at midnight December 31st.

    As per Missouri Law we honor all 31st or earlier post marks as paid on time.

    If you have not received your statement by the end of November please contact our office immediately. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the obligation to pay taxes and any penalty and interest that may apply.

Contact Us

Collector's Office Phone Number: (417) 451-8217
Collector's Office Fax Number: (417) 451-8205
Collector's Office Email: jcrawford@newtoncountymo.gov
http://www.newtoncountycollector.com

Office Hours

Newton County Collector's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 (open through the lunch hour).

Location & Mailing Address

Newton County Collector of Revenue
101 S. Wood, Ste 203
P.O. Box 296
Neosho, MO 64850-0296
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