What is the property tax rate in Missouri?

Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.85%, ranking it #23 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $1,948 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Missouri?

Property taxes in Missouri are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.85%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Missouri has the lowest property taxes?

Among Missouri's 115 counties, St. Louis city has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Missouri have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Missouri offers several property tax exemptions including: Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

Missouri Property Tax Rate

115 Counties

0.85%effective rate

Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.85%, ranking it #23 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Missouri pays $1,948 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $230,300. This rate is 8% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.85%

#23 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,948

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$230,300

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

115

Population: 6,191,814

Property Tax Rates by County in Missouri

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	St. Louis County	1.20%	$3,335	$276,800
#2	Atchison County	1.16%	$1,241	$106,800
#3	Jackson County	1.12%	$2,575	$230,500
#4	St. Charles County	1.08%	$3,480	$320,800
#5	Clay County	1.07%	$2,941	$275,600
#6	Platte County	1.05%	$3,613	$345,100
#7	St. Louis city	1.03%	$2,033	$197,500
#8	Putnam County	1.01%	$1,211	$119,500
#9	Grundy County	1.00%	$1,125	$112,500
#10	Mercer County	0.96%	$1,006	$104,900
#11	Pemiscot County	0.95%	$925	$97,000
#12	Gentry County	0.93%	$1,249	$134,000
#13	Harrison County	0.89%	$973	$109,500
#14	Clark County	0.87%	$1,134	$130,700
#15	Cass County	0.86%	$2,504	$292,400
#16	Shelby County	0.86%	$860	$99,900
#17	Boone County	0.85%	$2,328	$272,800
#18	Knox County	0.83%	$842	$101,400
#19	Marion County	0.82%	$1,335	$162,000
#20	Worth County	0.82%	$789	$96,600

How Missouri Compares

Missouri

0.85%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Missouri

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State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,550

$213/month · Rate: 0.85%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.85%

Missouri Property Tax Exemptions

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Property Tax Credit

Up to $750 for renters; up to $1,100 for homeowners

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $30,000

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability rated as totally and permanently disabled

Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.

When Are Property Taxes Due in Missouri?

Missouri real estate taxes are billed in the fall and the full amount is due by December 31 each year (Mo. Rev. Stat. 139.100). Payment must be postmarked by December 31 to be timely.

Full payment

December 31

Delinquent January 1

If you pay late: Taxes unpaid after December 31 become delinquent January 1 and accrue statutory interest and penalties (interest up to about 18% per year plus a collection penalty under RSMo 140.100).

See how Missouri compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.

Nearby States

Arkansas

0.55%

Iowa

1.39%

Illinois

2.01%

Kansas

1.29%

Kentucky

0.75%

Nebraska

1.49%

Oklahoma

0.80%

Tennessee

0.50%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.