A county-wide elected office with a four year term, the collector’s position is held by Jayne Helton.  Ms. Helton has been the county collector since 1999.

The Maries County Collector of Revenue is the elected official responsible for collecting current and delinquent property taxes for the county and various political subdivisions with the county which have authorized property tax levies.

The collector is responsible for the accounting and distribution of collections to tax entities such as school, library, roads and fire districts.  The collector also collects merchant license fees.

By law, the collector must use legal means to collect delinquent taxes.  The collector’s office provides services relating to processing tax payments from escrowed accounts held by mortgage holders on behalf of real estate owners.  Primary tax records are maintained and held for public use within the collector’s office.

Jayne Helton- Collector
jayne@mariesco.org

Phone- 573-422-3343

Fax- 573-422-6884

Missouri County Collector's Association

Tax bills are mailed the first part of November and due upon receipt of the tax bill, but no later than December 31^st each year.  The postmark determines the timeliness of payment.  For example, a payment mailed and postmarked on December 29^th is considered paid on time even though the collector’s office does not receive the payment until January 2^nd.  If a tax bill is not received by the second week in December, contact my office.  Failure to

receive a tax bill does not relieve the obligation to pay taxes and applicable late fees.  Taxes not paid in full on or before December 31^st will accrue penalties and late fees.

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

211 4th Street
Vienna, MO 65582