The Laclede County Collector or Revenue is responsible for the collection and distribution of Real Estate and Personal property taxes for the county and State Assessed Utilities (railroads, pipelines, electric lines, telephone transmission lines, etc.).

Distribution is made to the 35 political subdivisions (schools, roads, fire districts, etc.) within the county which have certified property tax levies. The total tax aggregate for the 2008 tax year is $17.5 million.

The Collectors office also provides services relating to processing tax payments from escrowed accounts held by mortgage holders on behalf of the property owners.The collector collects the county Merchant license fees.