Mission Statement

The Office of County Collector is a Countywide elected position for a term of four years. Our Goal is to serve the citizens of Dunklin County in a responsible and respectful way, by providing friendly, efficient, and accountable services while fulfilling our obligation to follow the Statutes of the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

The County Collector is responsible for the Collection and distribution of all current and past due property taxes. For the county and various political subdivisions within the County, which have authorized property tax levies. Such as: 

• The Ambulance District
• Health Center
• Library
• Schools
• The State
• The Townships
• Road & Bridge
• Sheltered Workshop

The collection of Merchant and Auctioneer license, Railroad and Utility Taxes and Levee and Drainage assessments are also the responsibility of the County Collector. 

The Collector’s Office is also responsible for conducting the delinquent tax certificate sale held the fourth Monday of August every year. Primary tax records are maintained and held for public use with the Collector’s Office.

Tax Information

No tax information will be given over the phone. You can do the following for information:

• Show up in person at the Dunklin County Courthouse Room 203
• Fax; there will be a $3 fee for each parcel
• By mail (Please call or visit office for fees)