Real Estate Taxes Real Estate Taxes

Real Estate Property taxes are levied annually and are due upon receipt of the tax bill, but no later than December 31 each year.

The tax liability on real estate remains with the property.

When ownership changes, the new owner is liable for any unpaid taxes. Tax bills are sent to the mailing address in the tax file as of the date the bill is printed

It is the obligation of the taxpayer to see that his property is properly desrcibed and assessed in the tax books. (Any questions or errors must be brought to the attention of the Assessor's office before payment is made.)

You are responsible for notifying our office of an address change. If you fail to do this, you will be held liable for all penalties incurred.

If your mortgage company requests a copy of your tax bill, they will get one. If the mortgage company doesn't request a copy, then a statement will be mailed to the property owner and it's the owner's responsibility to forward tax bills to their mortgage company. If you receive a tax notice, but have sold your property, or if your taxes are paid by a mortgage company or someone else, please forward the notice to the person(s) responsible for payment.

Failure to receive a tax statement does not relieve the obligation to pay taxes and applicable late fees.

A property is subject to be sold at public auction for back taxes if the real estate taxes remain unpaid for 3 years.

Tax Certificate Sale is held annually on the fourth Monday in August at 10:00 A.M. The tax sale is held at the New Madrid County Courthouse. For more information on the New Madrid County Delinquent Tax Sale click here