Christian County Collector Ted Nichols announced that the county mailed roughly 45,000 property tax statements this month. The total amount billed is about $123 million, and more than $88 million of that sum is allocated directly to the county’s school districts.

Other portions of the tax bill fund fire and road districts, libraries, and additional local services that residents rely on daily. Nichols reminded taxpayers to review their statements carefully, noting that many people assume their taxes have risen only to discover a lower bill after checking.

Local voices on the tax bills

Kathi Seaman, a homeowner from nearby Nixa, said the money matters to her family because her granddaughter attends Nixa schools. “Our education system is one of the best. And of course, I love the sports, all sports. I think we have so much fun. And it’s worth it to me,” she said.

Seaman also noted that her vehicle tax decreased slightly this year as her cars aged, and she expected the totals she received. “Because nobody wants to pay taxes. There’s not anybody out there who loves paying their taxes. It’s just a necessity. You got to do it. So they’re always going to think they’re too high,” she explained.

Collector’s advice

Nichols urged residents to compare this year’s bill with last year’s and to verify that all listed properties and vehicles are correct. If any errors appear, the assessor’s office will make the necessary corrections. He added that taxpayers who pay through a mortgage escrow should treat the blue statement as informational only.

Having collected taxes for 32 years, Nichols understands the desire to keep costs low. “If anyone can figure out how to get them lowered, I’ll be right there with you,” he said.

Payment deadline

All property tax payments are due by December 31. Residents can submit corrections or report typographical errors by emailing [email protected], including the article information in the subject line.

Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.