Latimer County Property Tax Records
Latimer County property tax records are maintained by the Assessor and Treasurer offices at the courthouse in Wilburton, Oklahoma. You can search the online tax roll, look up parcel data, and check current assessed values without leaving home. The county covers rural homesteads, recreational land in the Ouachita Mountains, and small communities like Red Oak, Panola, and Yanush. If you need to pay taxes, look up an owner name, or find a parcel ID, both the statewide tax roll portal and county-specific search tools make the process straightforward.
Latimer County Overview
Latimer County Assessor Office
The Latimer County Assessor is responsible for valuing all real and personal property in the county each year as of January 1. Property values are set at fair cash value and then assessed at 11% for most residential and agricultural land. The assessed value is what the Treasurer uses to calculate your annual tax bill. If you think your property is over-assessed, you have the right to protest to the County Equalization Board before the deadline each spring.
The Assessor's office is located at 109 N. Central, Rm. 103, Wilburton, OK 74578. You can reach them by phone at 918-465-3031 during regular business hours. The office maintains parcel records for land throughout Latimer County, including rural tracts in the Ouachita Mountain foothills, town lots in Wilburton, and agricultural parcels scattered across the county.
Property owners who feel their assessment is wrong should contact the Assessor first. Many issues get resolved at that level without a formal appeal. The Assessor is also where you file for homestead exemption, which reduces the taxable value of your primary residence by $1,000 under Oklahoma Statute Title 68, Section 2817. You must own and live in the home as your main residence on January 1 to qualify.
| Office | Latimer County Assessor |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 N. Central, Rm. 103, Wilburton, OK 74578 |
| Phone | 918-465-3031 |
| Clerk / Registrar of Deeds | 918-465-3543 |
Search Latimer County Property Tax Records Online
The statewide OKTaxRolls tax roll search for Latimer County lets you look up property records by owner last name, business name, or tax year. You can filter to show only unpaid taxes, which is useful if you are buying property and want to verify there are no outstanding balances. The system pulls directly from the county's tax roll database and is updated regularly.
For a map-based search with parcel boundaries and owner details, try DataCrosspoint's Latimer County property search. The tool covers records for Wilburton, Red Oak, Panola, and Yanush. You can search by owner name, site address, or parcel ID, and the interactive map lets you click on a parcel to pull up its record. This is especially useful for rural land where addresses can be hard to pin down.
The Oklahoma County Assessor directory at okassessor.com links to assessor offices across the state, including Latimer County. You can also access the statewide property records portal through the Oklahoma Tax Commission for general reference and tax guidance.
Note: When searching by name, try entering the last name only first and browse results before narrowing further with a first name or tax year.
Latimer County Property Records Online
The DataCrosspoint platform provides a dedicated search interface for Latimer County property tax records, including parcel mapping and owner lookup tools.
Use the search tools shown above to look up assessed values, owner names, and parcel data for land anywhere in Latimer County.
Paying Latimer County Property Taxes
The Latimer County Treasurer collects all ad valorem taxes after the Assessor certifies property values. Tax statements go out in November or December each year. You can pay the full amount by December 31 or split it into two installments. The first half is due by December 31, and the second half is due by March 31 of the following year.
If you miss the December 31 deadline, a penalty of 1.5% per month applies to the unpaid balance. That adds up fast over several months. Taxes that go unpaid for long enough can result in a tax lien on the property. The county holds a resale each year, typically on the second Monday of June, to sell properties with multiple years of delinquent taxes. Redeeming a property before the sale requires paying all back taxes, interest, and fees.
You can pay online through the OKTaxRolls portal. The site accepts credit cards and other payment methods. Convenience fees apply to card payments. You can also mail a check to the Treasurer's office at the courthouse or pay in person during office hours. The Treasurer's office is in Wilburton at the Latimer County Courthouse, 109 N. Central, Wilburton, OK 74578.
The effective property tax rate in Wilburton runs around 0.92%, which is below the Oklahoma statewide average. Median annual tax bills in the county are roughly $444, reflecting the lower home values in this rural Ouachita Mountains region. The median home value sits in the range of $53,000 to $57,000.
How Latimer County Property Tax Records Work
Oklahoma law under Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes sets the framework for all county property taxation. Each January 1, property ownership and condition are recorded as of that date. The Assessor then determines fair cash value for each parcel. Residential and agricultural land is assessed at 11% of that value. The resulting assessed value is multiplied by the millage rate to calculate the tax owed.
Ad valorem taxes in Latimer County fund local schools, the county government, technology centers, and libraries. They do not pay for county roads and bridges, which are funded by fuel taxes and other sources. Most of the tax revenue goes to school districts. This is why school millage rates often make up the largest share of your total tax bill.
The County Clerk's office handles deed recordings and related documents. The Clerk's phone is 918-465-3543 and the office is at the same courthouse address. If you need to look up a deed, a mortgage, or a lien recorded against a parcel, the Clerk's records are your starting point. You can also try OKCountyRecords for indexed document searches going back several decades.
Note: Oklahoma law requires the Assessor to conduct a visual inspection of every property at least once every four years to keep assessment records current.
Exemptions and Appeals for Latimer County Property Taxes
Several exemptions can reduce your Latimer County property tax bill. The homestead exemption is the most common. It cuts $1,000 from the assessed value of your primary home. Seniors age 65 and older who meet income limits may also qualify for an additional senior valuation freeze, which locks in the assessed value of their home so it cannot rise in future years.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating may be exempt from all ad valorem taxes on their primary residence under Oklahoma law. Surviving spouses of veterans who died in the line of duty may also qualify. These exemptions must be applied for at the Assessor's office. Bring documentation of your disability rating or veteran status when you apply.
If you believe your assessment is wrong, you can file a protest with the County Equalization Board. The board meets in the spring after the Assessor sends out notices of assessed value. You will need to show why you think the value is too high, usually by providing sales data for similar nearby properties. If you are not satisfied with the board's decision, you can appeal further to the district court.
Nearby Counties
Latimer County borders several counties in southeastern Oklahoma. All county property tax records in this region follow the same state rules for assessment and payment.