Notices of Access to the Public and Courthouse Hours Related to COVID-19

Courthouse Reduced Hours Press Release

Treasurer's Notice of Reduced Public Hours

NOTICE

(Updated schedule for April 6-10, 2020)

Friday, April 10 is a designated holiday and all offices will be closed. 

It is the goal of the Jackson County Treasurer to maintain our commitment to the public while also protecting the community and our employees by doing our part to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Following guidance from the Federal, State, and County government leaders, the Jackson County Treasurer’s Office will be taking the following measures:

• We will proceed with the goal of maintaining our services to the public while minimizing risk and protecting the health of our staff and community.
• The Jackson County Courthouse will be open to the public the following hours:
  • Monday, April 6 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 8 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 10 – CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY
• The Jackson County Treasurer’s Office will not be fully open to the public during the above listed hours, but will be available by appointment based on assessed need. Visitors to the Courthouse wanting to do business with the Treasurer’s Office will be asked to first call to determine if business can be done via phone, email or traditional mail.
• During public courthouse hours, our staff will be available via phone (618-687-7350) or email (liz.hunter@jacksoncounty-il.gov) to assist with any needs.
• Outside of public hours, please email liz.hunter@jacksoncounty-il.gov. 

As always, our goal in the Treasurer’s Office is to maintain customer service and our commitment to the taxpayers of Jackson County. We hope that as taxpayers you will not hesitate to reach out should you need to and we greatly appreciate your patience. 

Frequently asked questions:

• Delinquent Taxes: Questions related to payment of delinquent taxes or a Take Notice you have received should be directed to the County Clerk's Office - 618-687-7360.
• Pre-Payment Program: There is no penalty for not meeting due dates on Pre-Payment Coupons. Participants can send in payments in any amount at any time before June 22, 2020.
  Please mail payments with coupons to:
  Jackson County Treasurer
  P.O. Box 430
  Murphysboro, IL 62966
• Get a copy of your Property Tax Bills:
  • Look up your taxes here
  • Email liz.hunter@jacksoncounty-il.gov
  • Call our office M, W, F from 8-12 at 618-687-7350 and we will mail or email bills to you.
• When will mobile home tax bills be due this year?
  The due date for mobile home taxes will not be before July 1. We are obligated to mail mobile home tax bills 60 days prior to the due date. Due to COVID-19, we may not be able to get bills out in the month of April. This website will be updated as we have more information.
• When will property taxes be due this year?
  We are still unsure of the impact of COVID-19 on preparation of property tax bills. Jackson County Treasurer, Liz Hunter, is gathering information from other treasurers around the state, taxpayers, businesses and taxing districts to determine the best options for property tax due dates.