Boone County News Release

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2020 Boone County Property Tax Statements Have Been Mailed

Property tax statements, licenses, and special assessments for the 2020 bill year have been placed in the mail to Boone County taxpayers.  Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, recommends that taxpayers should always open and inspect their statements as soon as possible and identify any problems.  Taxpayers should contact the collector’s office with any issues so that they may be resolved efficiently and effectively before the December 31 due date. 

Taxpayers are reminded to contact the collector’s office if they have not received their tax statements by December 1.  Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the obligation to pay the taxes due, and any applicable late charges that may apply.

The collector’s office encourages all taxpayers to pay early.  Access to the Government Center will be limited this year.  The collector’s office recommends avoiding the lines and crowds by using payment options other than an in-person visit.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and the wearing of face masks is required when inside the Government Center.

Owners of real estate who escrow their property taxes with a mortgage company or bank with receive a tax statement marked “INFORMATIONAL”.  The mortgage company or bank notifies the collector’s office that they intend to pay the taxes from the owner’s escrow account.  The informational statements give Boone County property owners the opportunity to verify that the business entity listed on the tax statement is in fact the company holding their taxes in escrow.  If the mortgage company or bank shown on the statement is not supposed to be paying the taxes, the owner has a copy of the bill and can remit payment for the taxes, or contact their current escrow company regarding the remittance. 

Taxes are assessed on all real estate in the county, and on personal property declared in the county as of January 1, 2020.  The tax statements are due and payable upon receipt.  Under state law, late penalties and fees will begin to accrue on any unpaid taxes as of January 1, 2021.

There are several options available to make your payment.  Pay by mail to the Boone County Collector of Revenue, 801 E. Walnut Room 118, Columbia MO 65201.  However, remember to have a U.S. Postal Service postmark no later than December 31, 2020 – an office postage meter date does not qualify as a U.S.P.S. postmark.  The collector’s office encourages taxpayers to mail their payment early.  The postmark determines the timeliness of payment.  Taxpayers are encouraged to check with their local post office to determine the cut-off time for December 31 postmarks.  Do not mail cash, and remember to sign your check.

Taxpayers can pay in person at the collector’s office, located on the first floor of the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center, corner of 9th and Ash Streets in downtown Columbia.  Due to the pandemic, access to the Government Center will be limited and recommended public health guidelines will be followed.  The office hours are 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday.  The last day to pay in person at the collector’s office is December 31.

Payments can also be placed in the 24-hour drop box located near the 9th Street entrance of the Government Center any time before midnight on December 31.  Payments that are placed in the drop box after December 31 will be considered delinquent and late charges will apply.

If paying taxes using an individual’s financial institution’s online bill payment system, please schedule the payment to be received in the collector’s office by December 20, 2020.  Also, taxpayers are asked to keep their payment information updated each year and they should reference the account number listed on their tax statement.

Lastly, payments can be made with a credit card or e-check online at the collector’s webpage www.showmeboone.com/COLLECTOR; or, pay by phone at 1-877-690-3729, you will need your bill number and use the jurisdiction code 3517. 

Additional processing fees will apply to payments made with a credit card or e-check.  These fees are charged and retained by the payment processing company.

As a convenience to Boone County taxpayers, the collector’s office accepts partial payments on real estate and personal property taxes and assessments until the statement is paid in full.  Be advised that late penalties and fees will begin to accrue on any unpaid balance as of January 1, 2021.

The collector’s office also offers installment plans on real estate, personal property and neighborhood improvement district assessments.  Taxpayers can enroll in the program to pre-pay their annual tax liability by making monthly payments.

Taxpayers now have the option to receive their property tax statements and receipts electronically.  Taxpayers that wish to enroll can visit www.showmeboone.com/COLLECTOR.

Boone County taxpayers can contact the collector’s office at 573-886-4285 with questions or for more information; or, by visiting www.showmeboone.com/COLLECTOR.

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The Government of Boone County, Missouri employs over 500 people and serves more than 162,642 citizens across 691 square miles by administering and enforcing state and local laws, collecting taxes, assessing property, maintaining roads, conducting elections, recording public documents, and much more.