Pay Taxes

Jefferson County assesses two kinds of direct taxes, real property and personal property, in addition to motor vehicle registration. Taxes are assessed by the Appraiser's Office & collected by the Treasurer's Office.

• Real property is typically land and all permanent structures affixed to it.
• Personal property are items not affixed to the land, and includes all machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, etc. (list of examples).

Jefferson County also adds special assessments to tax statements at the request of some subdivisions.

Payment Options:

• Send a check to the Jefferson County Treasurer's Office
  • PO Box 458
  • Oskaloosa, KS 66066
• Stop by the courthouse at 300 Jefferson St. in Oskaloosa
• Want to save a trip to the courthouse? Pay online!

Notes About Paying Online:

• Online payments are handled through a third-party vendor.
  • From their homepage, click on the icon that says "Local Payments"
  • State: Kansas
  • Payment Entity: Jefferson County Treasurer
• Paying online does require an online account

FAQ's

• Who's getting my tax dollars?
• How do I find my real estate tax ID?
• What is a mill levy?