St. Louis city, MO Property Taxes (2026)

St. Louis city owners pay a median of $1,935 a year on a median home value of $185,100, an effective rate of 1.05%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data, above the Missouri county median of 0.74%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.05%

7th highest of 115 in MO

Median annual bill

$1,935

~$161/month

Median home value

$185,100

Missouri county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in St. Louis city

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply St. Louis city's 1.05% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,944
Savings at 10–15% off
$194–$292
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St. Louis city vs. Missouri vs. U.S. property tax rates

St. Louis city1.05%
Missouri county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: St. Louis city's effective property tax rate is 1.05%, vs. 0.74% for the median Missouri county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th of 115 in Missouri. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in St. Louis city

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the St. Louis city County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The St. Louis city deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,935 bill, 10–15% off is $194–$290 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Missouri

Missouri homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the St. Louis city County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in St. Louis city, Missouri?
The median effective property tax rate in St. Louis city is 1.05%: a median annual bill of $1,935 on a median home value of $185,100. That's the 7th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in St. Louis city?
The median St. Louis city property tax bill is $1,935 a year, about $161 a month, compared with a Missouri county median of $1,101.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in St. Louis city?
The deadline to appeal in St. Louis city is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is St. Louis city a high property tax area?
St. Louis city's 1.05% effective rate is above the Missouri county median of 0.74% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my St. Louis city property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

St. Louis County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $3,193

St. Charles County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $3,340

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,835

Franklin County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $1,774

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,731

Warren County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $1,780

Ste. Genevieve County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,376

St. Francois County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,161

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