Perry County Collector Dena Preston is reminding all taxpayers that annual county tax payments are due no later than December 31 to avoid late penalties and interest.

Any Resident who chooses to wait until December 31 to mail their tax payments will need to physically take it into the Perryville Post Office by 5 p.m. They will need to ask for their envelopes to be officially hand postmarked. Any payments dropped off after the 5 p.m. deadline will not receive a December 31 postmark and will therefore be considered late.

“For those who prefer the convenience of mailing their payment, it’s important to plan ahead,” Preston said. 

Taxpayers may also take advantage of two secure, after-hours drop boxes located on both sides of the Perry County Administration Building at 321 N. Main Street, Perryville. Payments placed in either drop box before midnight on December 31 will be recorded on time.

You can also take advantage of the online payment options at www.perrycountymo.us and over the phone payment option. Call 1-877-690-3729, and use Jurisdiction Code 3502. 

Preston encourages residents to contact the Collector’s Office with any questions regarding their bill or payment options.

For more information, please call the Perry County Collector’s Office at 573-547-4422 or visit www.perrycountymo.us.