County Assessor

Scott County Assessor Teresa M. Houchin P.O. Box 245 131 S. Winchester Street Benton, Missouri 63736 Phone: 573-545-3535 Fax: 573-545-3536 Email: assessor@scottcountymo.com		Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open during the lunch hour The Assessor's Office is located on the first floor of the Scott County Courthouse on the north end (west side). The office is open during lunch hours Monday through Friday.
Staff Assessor Teresa M. Houchin Cynthia Milam, Personal Property Clerk Barbara Bollinger, Personal Property Clerk Pat Comstock, Personal Property Clerk Shari Felter, Real Estate Clerk Denise Shelton, Real Estate Clerk Debbie Evans, Mapper Debbie Glastetter, Real Estate Clerk Angie Hastings, Real Estate Clerk
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Services

The Assessor is responsible for developing and maintaining a list of all taxable properties (real and tangible personal property) and placing a fair market valuation on all the property within the boundaries of Scott County. It is this assessed valuation that provides the tax basis for determining property taxes. The very nature of the work performed in the Assessor's office requires detailed information of each property.

By state law each county is required to undergo a valuation review or reassessment every odd-numbered tax year. This keeps the information in the Assessor's office regularly updated. The Assessor uses fair, impartial and accurate market values ensuring uniform treatment of all taxpayers. The staff provides optimal service to the public and maintains trust through honest, responsible information, a shared stewardship of public records and responsibility within the framework of county government.

The Scott County Assessor is responsible for:

• Personal Property Assessment Forms - Personal property assessment lists are mailed to county residents the first part of January which are due March first of any given year. If not returned by the March 1st deadline, a penalty of up to $100 can be added (over and above) the regular tax bill. Any person moving from one county to another is responsible for contacting the assessors in both the current and former counties.
  Note: Personal property lists are for (1) commercial, (2) agriculture, (3) leased trucks, autos, equipment, (4) personal vehicles and (5) recreational items such as campers, boats, boat trailers, utility trailers, etc. Only the property owned on January 1 of any given year is to be listed. Anything purchased after January 1 will go on next year's assessment list.
• Personal Property Non-Assessment/Waiver - You may be entitled to a waiver if: you are a new resident to the state; this is the first vehicle you have ever owned (even with a cosigner); or you did not own any personal property on January 1st of the prior year. If coming from another state, you will need to provide a photocopy of out-of-state driver's license, or an out-of-state title on the vehicle, or bill with your name and address from that state. For anyone requesting a waiver, we must see your vehicle registration and identification. Please contact our office for complete details at 573-545-3535.
• Real Estate-Mobile Homes - Owners of Mobile Home Courts List is due by March first or sooner. The list should be mailed to Denise Shelton, Real Estate Clerk.
• Mapping Service - Mapping is the starting point of the Assessor's Office for real estate. In order for property assessment to take place, each individual property owner is given a parcel identification number and a map work index card is created with the number. Every day, the office receives deeds from the Recorder's Office and the affected parcel is updated. This information is used in the field for assessment.

Dates of Special Interest

• January 1 - The assessment date. All property is assessed as it exists on this date (except for Taxation upon Occupancy property).
• March 1 - The last day to file personal property declarations without a penalty.
• April & Early May - Notices of Real Estate Assessment are mailed.
• Middle May - Informal hearings on assessments are held.
• May 30 - Certificationof Tax Rolls. The Assessor turns over all values to the County Commission and taxing jurisdictions.
• August 15 - Deadline to file appeals to the Missouri State Tax Commission (or 30 days from the Board of Equalization's decision date).

If you wish to attend the meeting of the Board of Equalization, please contact the Office of the Assessor for dates, times, and details.