The Monroe County Collector of Revenue is the elected official who is responsible for the collection of current and delinquent property taxes for the county and various political subdivisions within the county, which have authorized property tax levies. The collector must use any legal means to collect delinquent taxes.
The Collector is responsible for the accounting and distribution of collection for tax entities such as schools, roads, cities, library and fire districts. The collector also collects merchant license fees. Tax records are maintained and held for public use within the collector’s office.
Responsibilities:
- The primary function of the County Collector is the collection of personal and real estate taxes for the various taxing entities of the county.
- Prepares separate tax statements for: Personal Property (cars, trucks, boats, etc.); Real Estate (residential, commercial, agricultural); Utilities(railroad, electric, gas lines, etc.)
- Provides Merchant Licenses to appropriate businesses or persons
- Conducts delinquent tax sale in August
- Collector is charged with the duties of collecting the taxes due, as shown on the Assessor’s records, and then distributes the funds monthly to the various taxing entities