Ste. Genevieve County, MO Property Taxes (2026)

Ste. Genevieve County owners pay a median of $1,376 a year on a median home value of $215,600, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 82nd-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data, below 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

0.64%

82nd highest of 115 in MO

Median annual bill

$1,376

~$115/month

Median home value

$215,600

Missouri county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ste. Genevieve County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ste. Genevieve County's 0.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,380
Savings at 10–15% off
$138–$207
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Ste. Genevieve County vs. Missouri vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ste. Genevieve County0.64%
Missouri county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ste. Genevieve County's effective property tax rate is 0.64%, vs. 0.74% for the median Missouri county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 82nd 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 Ste. Genevieve County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Ste. Genevieve County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ste. Genevieve County 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 $1,376 bill, 10–15% off is $138–$206 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Missouri

Missouri homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?
The median effective property tax rate in Ste. Genevieve County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $1,376 on a median home value of $215,600. That's the 82nd-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 Ste. Genevieve County?
The median Ste. Genevieve County property tax bill is $1,376 a year, about $115 a month, compared with a Missouri county median of $1,101.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ste. Genevieve County?
The deadline to appeal in Ste. Genevieve County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ste. Genevieve County a high property tax area?
Ste. Genevieve County's 0.64% effective rate is below the Missouri county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 82nd-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ste. Genevieve County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

St. Francois County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,161

Perry County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,368

Madison County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $1,146

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,835

Iron County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $736

Bollinger County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $874

Washington County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $682

Cape Girardeau County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,404

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