Jefferson County Tax Collector: FL, TX, AL & More

Jefferson County · Seven-state tax office and property-search router

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“Jefferson County Tax Collector” can point to different offices in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri or Arkansas. The official title may be Tax Collector, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Sheriff or Collector of Revenue.

This guide prevents wrong-state payments by showing the correct office, official search route, phone, address, deadline and assessment-record path for each state.

Critical warning: A property in Monticello, Florida must not be paid through Beaumont, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Golden, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; Hillsboro, Missouri; or Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Confirm the state from the bill and property address before entering bank or card information.
Florida

Tax Collector · Monticello.

Texas

Tax Assessor-Collector · Beaumont.

Alabama

Tax Collector · Birmingham/Bessemer.

Colorado

Treasurer · Golden.

Kentucky

Sheriff, then Clerk/Attorney.

MO / AR

County Collector offices.

State-first action hub

Select the Jefferson County shown on your bill

FLJefferson County, Florida

Monticello property tax, vehicle registration, driver license, hunting/fishing and tax certificates.

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TXJefferson County, Texas

Beaumont/Port Arthur/Mid-County property tax, vehicle title-registration and appraisal routing.

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ALJefferson County, Alabama

Birmingham or Bessemer property-tax collection and Citizen Access search/payment.

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COJefferson County, Colorado

Golden Treasurer property-tax portal, installments, tax liens and payoff help.

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KYJefferson County, Kentucky

Louisville Sheriff current tax collection and County Attorney delinquent-tax route.

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MOJefferson County, Missouri

Hillsboro Collector real-estate/personal-property tax and plate-renewal receipt help.

Open Missouri instructions

ARJefferson County, Arkansas

Pine Bluff Collector current real estate, personal property, improvement-district and lien taxes.

Open Arkansas instructions

Jump to the exact office or tax task

State sections are separated so deadlines and payment rules are not mixed.

Jefferson County, Florida

Monticello Tax Collector: property tax, office and motorist services

Official office
Jefferson County Tax Collector
500 West Walnut Street
Monticello, FL 32345

Phone: 850-342-0147

Published hours

Main office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Driver license: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

No driving tests are performed.

Open the official Florida searchUse one search option only: owner name, street, property number or tax bill number. Then select roll type and tax year.
Search broadly firstFor owner search, use last name first and try last name only. For address, the portal recommends street name without the house number when the first search fails.
Match the billVerify owner, property address, parcel/property number, roll type, tax year, assessed/taxable value and unpaid balance.
Check online-payment eligibilityThe official search warns that online payments are available for current-year bills only. Delinquent records may require a different payoff route.
Save the receiptKeep the bill number, parcel, date, payment amount and receipt until the account shows paid.
Florida property-tax calendar
PeriodRuleAction
November4% discountPay early after the annual tax roll opens.
December3% discountVerify escrow before paying separately.
January / February2% / 1% discountUse the exact amount shown for the month.
March 31Gross amount dueComplete payment before April delinquency.
April 1Real estate: 3% penalty; tangible: 1.5% monthlyRequest the current delinquent amount.
Florida tax certificate caution: A tax certificate is a lien, not a purchase of the property. Delinquent real-estate taxes are advertised and the certificate sale begins on or before June 1.
Jefferson County, Texas

Beaumont Tax Assessor-Collector and JCAD property search

Beaumont Tax Office
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, TX 77701

Property tax: 409-835-8516

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Port Arthur Tax Office
525 Lakeshore Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77640

Property tax: 409-983-8316

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Mid-County Tax Office
4605 Jerry Ware Drive
Beaumont, TX 77705

Phone: 409-719-5975

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Texas Tax Office versus Jefferson Central Appraisal District
QuestionCorrect officeContact or tool
Pay, print or confirm a tax billJefferson County Tax Assessor-CollectorProperty Tax: 409-835-8516; mail PO Box 2112, Beaumont, TX 77704.
Vehicle title or registrationCounty Tax Office motor-vehicle divisionBeaumont motor vehicle: 409-835-8459.
Value, homestead, protest or property characteristicsJefferson Central Appraisal District4610 South 4th Street; 409-840-9944; Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Recorded deed or official public recordJefferson County ClerkOfficial records, not the appraisal search.
Most Texas property taxes: pay by January 31The Texas Comptroller says most bills become delinquent February 1, unless the bill shows a postponed delinquency date.
Texas search distinction: JCAD appraises property and handles exemptions/protests. It does not set tax rates or replace the Tax Office payment record.
Jefferson County, Alabama

Birmingham and Bessemer Tax Collector divisions

Birmingham Division
Jefferson County Courthouse
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Tax Collector: 205-325-5500

Tax Assessor: 205-325-5505

Bessemer Division
Bessemer Courthouse
1801 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020

Tax Collector: 205-481-4131

Tax Assessor: 205-481-4125

Choose Birmingham or BessemerThe division depends on the property and county jurisdiction. Do not choose by whichever office appears closer.
Use Citizen Access for property taxThe county portal requires registration with a valid email before payment. Have the tax bill and checking/payment details ready.
Use the Tax Collector for the amount dueAddress changes, exemptions and real-property assessment issues go to the Tax Assessor.
Review the live convenience feeThe county says the payment vendor displays the online fee. Do not assume it is free.
Alabama deadlines and delinquency
Date/statusPublished ruleNext action
October 1Property taxes become dueSearch the correct division/account.
January 1Taxes become delinquentRequest current interest and fee total.
DelinquentCounty FAQ lists $5 late fee plus 12% simple interestDo not use a generic calculator.
Tax-sale seasonUsually third or fourth week of MayCheck the current Birmingham/Bessemer sale notice.
Jefferson County, Colorado

Golden Treasurer property-tax payment and search

Treasurer’s Office
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Suite 2520
Golden, CO 80419

Phone: 303-271-8330

Office schedule

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Closed Fridays.

No appointment is required for ordinary in-person Treasurer service.

2025 Colorado taxes payable in 2026
DeadlinePayment choiceWhat it means
March 2, 2026First installmentUse only when choosing the two-installment method.
April 30, 2026Full paymentOne-time full-payment deadline.
June 15, 2026Second installmentFinal installment deadline.
Current-tax payments

Online or phone bank-account payment has no additional county-listed fee. Debit/credit vendor fees apply. Online and phone payments may take 2–4 business days to post.

Prior years and tax liens

Call for a payoff. The Treasurer says tax liens can be paid only by cashier’s check, money order, cash or wire—not card or personal check.

Colorado billing year: Taxes are paid one year in arrears. A statement mailed in January 2026 normally covers the 2025 assessment year.
Jefferson County, Kentucky

Louisville Sheriff current taxes and delinquent-tax turnover

Current-tax collector
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
515 West Market Street
Louisville, KY

Tax questions: 502-574-5479

Delinquent-tax office after turnover
Jefferson County Attorney Tax Division
200 South Fifth Street, Suite 200N
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-574-6331

Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Jefferson County Kentucky 2025 bill collection schedule
PeriodChargeOffice
Nov. 1–Dec. 1, 20252% discountSheriff
Dec. 2, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026Face amountSheriff
Jan. 3–Feb. 3, 20265% penaltySheriff
Feb. 4–Apr. 15, 202610% penalty plus 10% Sheriff add-onSheriff
After Apr. 15, 2026Additional clerk/attorney fees and interestClerk / County Attorney
Current August 2026 route: The County Attorney states that 2025 tax bills are no longer payable to the Sheriff and are now available for delinquent payment plans through its office.
Kentucky online search fields and fees during Sheriff collection
ItemPublished information
Real estate searchProperty ID, owner name or property address.
Personal property searchBusiness tax number or business name.
eCheck fee$2.00 per transaction.
Card fee2.25%; $1.95 minimum for payments under $86.
Jefferson County, Missouri

Hillsboro Collector of Revenue: taxes, receipts and plate renewal

Collector’s Office
729 Maple Street, Suite 36
Hillsboro, MO 63050

Phone: 636-797-5406

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Mailing address
Jefferson County Collector
PO Box 100
Hillsboro, MO 63050

Use the current bill/account and allow processing time.

Search the real-estate or personal-property accountConfirm taxpayer, parcel/account, year and every item needed for a license-plate renewal receipt.
Pay older delinquency firstThe county says delinquent taxes must be paid before current taxes.
Choose payment and understand receipt timingOnline payments are credited the next business day and a paid receipt is mailed.
Do not use the email confirmation for plate renewalThe county specifically warns that the emailed confirmation is not a valid paid personal-property-tax receipt for renewal.
Missouri payment fees
MethodPublished feeImportant note
Debit/credit card online2.5%; $1.95 minimumCounty does not receive the convenience fee.
eCheck online$4.95Compare with other available methods.
PhoneAdditional $1.95Added to the card/eCheck transaction fee.
December 31 — normal last day before delinquencyBills are usually mailed in mid-November. Contact the office or search online if the current bill has not arrived by December 1.
Jefferson County, Arkansas

Pine Bluff County Collector: tax search, payment and office

County Collector
101 West Barraque Street
Suite 113
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Phone: 870-541-5313

Fax: 870-541-5321

Hours and annual period

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Tax filing/payment season: March 1–October 15 each year.

Current taxes may be paid in any amount starting March 1.

Open the county-linked ACT DataScout collector portalUse the Jefferson County Arkansas account, not a Florida or Missouri Jefferson County result.
Search the taxpayer/propertyCompare owner, parcel, real or personal property type, year and all listed balances.
Review dependenciesArkansas personal-property tax status can matter for vehicle registration. Confirm every required account and year.
Pay before October 15Use the exact 2026 cutoff shown by the Collector and retain the receipt.
Arkansas records: The Collector website also provides a public tax-record search and interactive mapping route. The Assessor—not the Collector—controls assessed value and property classification.
Office comparison

Jefferson County tax offices by state

Primary property-tax collection contacts
StateOffice titlePrimary addressPhone / hours
FloridaTax Collector500 W. Walnut St., Monticello, FL 32345850-342-0147 · Mon–Fri 8–5
TexasTax Assessor-Collector1149 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701409-835-8516 · 8–4:30
AlabamaTax Collector716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203205-325-5500 · courthouse Mon–Fri 8–5
ColoradoCounty Treasurer100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Ste. 2520, Golden, CO 80419303-271-8330 · Mon–Thu 7:30–5; Fri closed
KentuckySheriff / County Attorney after turnover515 W. Market St., Louisville; delinquent office 200 S. 5th St., Ste. 200N502-574-5479 / 502-574-6331
MissouriCollector of Revenue729 Maple St., Ste. 36, Hillsboro, MO 63050636-797-5406 · Mon–Fri 8–5
ArkansasCounty Collector101 W. Barraque St., Ste. 113, Pine Bluff, AR 71601870-541-5313 · Mon–Fri 8:30–5
Who can change what?

Collector versus assessor, appraiser, PVA or clerk

Balance, payment, receipt or delinquencyUse the Collector, Tax Office, Treasurer or Sheriff collection office for that state.
Value, exemption or classificationUse the Assessor, Property Appraiser, Appraisal District or PVA.
Vehicle title or registrationFlorida and Texas county tax offices handle many motorist services; Alabama uses Revenue; other states differ.
Recorded deed or official instrumentUse the county/city clerk, recorder or land-record office.
Tax sale or lien payoffCall the collection office before relying on an old advertisement or web amount.
Address or ownership correctionOften belongs to the assessor/appraisal office even though the Collector mails the bill.
Late-tax safety

Do not transfer one state’s penalty rules to another

Examples of different delinquency systems
StateNormal delinquency triggerWhy an exact payoff matters
FloridaApril 1Real estate adds 3%; tangible adds monthly penalty and advertising/warrant consequences.
TexasMost bills February 1Penalty and interest escalate; a postponed bill can have a different date.
AlabamaJanuary 1County FAQ lists late fee, simple interest and annual lien-sale process.
ColoradoDepends on full or installment optionPrior-year liens require restricted payment methods and monthly interest.
KentuckyCollection schedule escalates through April 15After turnover, clerk/attorney fees and certificate rules apply.
MissouriAfter December 31Prior delinquency must be paid before current tax and land-sale rules may apply.
ArkansasAfter October 15Real and personal-property consequences differ and state certification may follow.
No universal penalty calculator: A generic calculator cannot know the state, tax type, postponed deadline, installment election, prior-year lien, attorney fee, tax-sale stage or payment posting date. Request an account-specific payoff.
Receipts and proof

Keep evidence that matches the state and account

Official state/county portal URL
Owner, parcel/account and property address
Tax year and bill type
Date, amount and payment method
Convenience fee and confirmation number
Bank/card clearing record or cancelled check
Collector-issued paid receipt when needed for tags or closing
Staff name and payoff-through date for late accounts
Missouri plate-renewal example: Jefferson County Missouri says an emailed online-payment confirmation cannot be used to renew plates; wait for or obtain the official paid receipt.
Final payment checklist

Before entering banking or card information

The state is correct
The Jefferson County location is correct
The official office title matches that state
Owner and property address match
Parcel/account/bill number matches
Tax year and property type match
Current and prior-year balances were reviewed
Escrow or another payment is not pending
The live processor fee is acceptable
A confirmation or official receipt will be kept
Official action sources

Use the correct official website when you are ready to act

Official-source review: August 5, 2026. Office schedules, elected officials, processor fees, payment portals, tax-year deadlines, delinquent balances and tax-sale status can change. The current bill and responsible county office control when action is taken.

Jefferson County Tax Collector FAQs

Which Jefferson County Tax Collector does this page cover?

This is a multi-state routing guide for Jefferson County in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas. Confirm the state before using a payment or property-search portal.

What is the Jefferson County Florida Tax Collector phone number?

Call 850-342-0147. The office is at 500 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32345, and lists Monday–Friday main-office hours from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

How do I search Jefferson County Florida property taxes?

Use the official property search and choose one option: owner name, street, property number or tax bill number. Select the roll type and tax year, then verify the property and balance before paying.

Where is the Jefferson County Texas Tax Office?

The Beaumont property-tax office is at 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Call 409-835-8516. The county also lists Port Arthur and Mid-County offices.

Who handles Jefferson County Alabama property taxes?

Call the Birmingham Tax Collector at 205-325-5500 or the Bessemer Division at 205-481-4131. Taxes are due October 1 and delinquent January 1.

Is the Jefferson County Colorado office called a Tax Collector?

No. The County Treasurer collects property taxes at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2520, Golden, Colorado 80419. Call 303-271-8330. The office is open Monday–Thursday and closed Friday.

Who collects Jefferson County Kentucky property taxes?

The Sheriff is the primary collector during the normal collection period. After April 15, unpaid bills move to the County Clerk and County Attorney process. Current delinquent help is available through the Jefferson County Attorney Tax Division.

When are Jefferson County Missouri property taxes delinquent?

The county says bills are usually mailed in mid-November and are delinquent after December 31. The Collector is at 729 Maple Street, Suite 36, Hillsboro, phone 636-797-5406.

When are Jefferson County Arkansas taxes due?

The Arkansas Collector describes the annual collection season as March 1 through October 15. The office is at 101 West Barraque Street, Suite 113, Pine Bluff, phone 870-541-5313.

How do I find the correct Jefferson County property search?

Identify the state first. Use the collector, Treasurer, Sheriff or Tax Office portal for bills, balances, payments and receipts. Use the assessor, appraiser, appraisal district or PVA for value, exemptions, classification and parcel data.