Jasper County begins mailing Real Property Value Change notices to property owners
The Jasper County Assessor’s Office has begun mailing 2025 Real Property Value Change Notices to property owners throughout the county.
In accordance with Missouri law (RSMo 137.115), all Missouri counties are required to reassess real property values in odd-numbered years to reflect market conditions as of January 1. The 2025 reassessment is based on two years of real estate sales data and continued market appreciation in Jasper County.
Mandated Adjustment from the Missouri State Tax Commission
Due to the unprecedented pace of real estate market growth across the state, the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) has issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Jasper County, along with over 74 other counties.
Under Missouri law, county assessments must fall within 90% to 110% of the market value.
Jasper County was found to be below the minimum threshold, with an estimated assessment ratio of 68.61%. As a result, the STC has directed the county to apply a minimum increase of 13% to 15% to properties to make progress towards compliance.
Failure to do so will result in the loss of state funding and legal enforcement actions.
“As Assessor,” Jasper County Assessor Lisa Perry says, “I swore an oath to follow the law. Nearly every county in Missouri is facing similar reassessment orders for 2025.”
What Property Owners Need to Know
Review Your Notice Carefully
Your notice reflects your property’s estimated fair market value as of January 01, 2025. It also includes information on how to request a review or file an appeal.
This Is Not a Tax Bill
The Assessor does not set tax rates. Local taxing jurisdictions-including school districts, municipalities, and fire districts-set levies based on their budget needs.
Appeal Period: May 23 – June 23, 2025
If you believe your property is overvalued or misclassified, you may request an informal review with the Assessor’s Office.
Deadline for Board of Equalization: July 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Forms will be available within the Jasper County Clerk’s Office and must be filed by the deadline of July 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Appeal Options
1. Informal Appeals (May 23 – June 23)
Residential Appeals please call (417)-237-1094
Commercial Appeals please call (417)237-1093
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
2. Walk-In Appeal Sessions
Location: 302 S. Main St. Room 201 Carthage, MO
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3. Formal Appeal to the Board of Equalization (BOE)
Deadline to file is July 11, 2025, and you must file with the Jasper County Clerk’s Office.
Please be patient as we anticipate a high call volume.
Senior Tax Credit – Apply by May 31, 2025
On October 01, 2025, the Jasper County Commission approved a Senior Tax Credit Program for homeowners aged 62 and older. The program is administered by the Collector of Revenue. Please contact the Jasper County Collector’s Office at (417) 358-0411 with any questions you may have.
Important: Property assessments will continue annually, but your tax amount will be frozen based on the year you are approved. This freeze will be reflected on your tax bill starting November 2025 as a credit.
Beware of Valuation Scams
Property owners need to be cautious of third-party companies offering to assist with appeals for a fee.
“Many of these services use free public data and charge for inaccurate or outdated reports. “This can harm your appeal and waste your time and money.”
Only licensed or certified appraisers in Missouri may legally offer valuation opinions. Offers to provide assistance based on contingency fees may violate Missouri law and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).