CountyTax

Missouri property tax rates by county

Missouri · #23 of 52 · 115 counties

0.85%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,948 · median home value $230,300

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Dec 31. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $230,300 home, the Missouri median: about $2,775 a year in St. Louis County (1.20%) versus $1,060 in McDonald County (0.46%) — $1,715 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Missouri residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
St. Louis County#1 of 1151.20%$3,3354.0%
Jackson County#3 of 1151.12%$2,5753.8%
St. Charles County#4 of 1151.08%$3,4803.3%
Greene County#55 of 1150.71%$1,5722.6%
St. Louis city#7 of 1151.03%$2,0333.6%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Missouri

All states
Annual payment
Due Dec 31
Late from Jan 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty2% penalty for the first month, plus up to 2% per month thereafter (max 18%) plus 2% collector commission (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.100)
Appeal windowsecond Monday in July to county Board of Equalization (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.275, § 137.385); State Tax Commission appeal by Sept 30

Taxes due upon receipt of bill and delinquent after December 31. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed Nov. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.010, § 140.100, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.