City of St. Louis Real Estate Tax Department
collector
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St. Louis city property tax due dates 2026
Annual real estate taxes
Due
Late after , subject to the county’s cutoff.
statutory due date
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68days to the last penalty-free payment date
Late after .
Pay by the county’s stated time and payment-method cutoff. This is a daily build snapshot.
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If any taxpayer shall fail or neglect to pay to the collector his taxes by December 31, the collector is mandated to apply a penalty. (139.100)
Official source. statutory. Verified October 24, 2026.
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Property tax in St. Louis city: county, state and US
Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates for owner-occupied homes. The median annual tax paid is a historical survey estimate, not a quote for this year’s bill.
| Area | Median annual tax paid | Median home value | Effective rate estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis city | $2,033 | $197,500 | 1.03% |
| Missouri | $1,948 | $230,300 | 0.85% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
St. Louis city’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.18 percentage points above Missouri’s and 0.09 percentage points above the US estimate.
Effective rate = median annual real estate taxes paid (B25103) ÷ median owner-occupied home value (B25077). State and US figures use their own Census medians, not averages of counties. These ratios are not statutory rates or medians of individual tax rates. Differences are not tests of statistical significance. Bounded or missing estimates stay unavailable.
Census sources, quotations and sampling uncertainty
St. Louis city
Annual taxes: $2,033 (90% margin of error: ±$76). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0500000US29510|2033|76|2234|80|1550|166
Home value: $197,500 (90% margin of error: ±$6,302). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0500000US29510|197500|6302
Missouri
Annual taxes: $1,948 (90% margin of error: ±$11). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0400000US29|1948|11|2136|18|1681|17
Home value: $230,300 (90% margin of error: ±$880). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0400000US29|230300|880
United States
Annual taxes: $3,119 (90% margin of error: ±$4). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0100000US|3119|4|3489|4|2576|4
Home value: $332,700 (90% margin of error: ±$236). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0100000US|332700|236
Installment timeline
2026Due dates and filing windows, in one view.
Today:
Assessment notice: not yet verified.
Notice-dependent appeal timing
Generally, appeal the county Board of Equalization decision to the State Tax Commission by the later of September 30 in the assessment year or 30 days after the board decision; the page lists exceptions for personal property and recently acquired real estate.
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Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
Unpaid taxes after December 31 incur a one-time 2% penalty and interest of 2% per month, capped at 18% per year; interest continues until paid.
Official source. Verified .
A numerical example is unavailable without a verified single percentage and unit. Use the published rule or ask the county for a payoff amount.
Assessment appeals
Generally, appeal the county Board of Equalization decision to the State Tax Commission by the later of September 30 in the assessment year or 30 days after the board decision; the page lists exceptions for personal property and recently acquired real estate.
Official source. Verified .
Exemptions
Exemption details have not been verified.
County offices
Common questions
When is property tax due in St. Louis city?
Annual real estate taxes: December 31, 2026 (statutory).
Where can I pay St. Louis city property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/pay-real-estate-tax.cfm?option=online. Credit card, Debit card, ACH
What is the late-payment penalty for St. Louis city property tax?
Unpaid taxes after December 31 incur a one-time 2% penalty and interest of 2% per month, capped at 18% per year; interest continues until paid.
Does St. Louis city charge a fee to pay property tax online?
Credit/debit cards: 2.45%; ACH: $1.25.
When can I appeal my St. Louis city assessment?
Generally, appeal the county Board of Equalization decision to the State Tax Commission by the later of September 30 in the assessment year or 30 days after the board decision; the page lists exceptions for personal property and recently acquired real estate.
Sources and verification
https://stc.mo.gov/faq/what-fees-and-penalties-may-i-owe/
If any taxpayer shall fail or neglect to pay to the collector his taxes by December 31, the collector is mandated to apply a penalty. (139.100)
Verified
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/pay-real-estate-tax.cfm?option=online
Delinquent payments are subject to a one time penalty of 2% and interest at 2% per month, up to a maximum of 18% per year. Interest will continue to be assessed until the tax amount has been paid in full.
Verified
https://stc.mo.gov/file-an-appeal/
Regardless of the method used to file an appeal, the Complaint for Review of Assessment along with supporting documentation must be filed with the State Tax Commission on or before September 30 of the year of assessment or within thirty (30) days of the decision of the Board of Equalization, whichever is later.
Verified
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/pay-real-estate-tax.cfm?option=online
Use the Begin Online button below to pay your real estate taxes via our PayIt payment portal.
Verified
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/pay-real-estate-tax.cfm?option=online
Payments can be made using a credit or debit card, or via ACH payment.
Verified
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/pay-real-estate-tax.cfm?option=online
There is a 2.45% transaction fee for all credit and debit card payments and a $1.25 fee for ACH transactions.
Verified
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/real-estate-tax/
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Tools for your county
Open county toolsTools for St. Louis city, MO
Estimated bill
Starts at the county’s Census median: $197,500. Change it to your best estimate.
Estimated annual bill$2,033
Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US29510|2033|76|2234|80|1550|166
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Late payment penalty
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A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Check the official information
Source and verification
Delinquent payments are subject to a one time penalty of 2% and interest at 2% per month, up to a maximum of 18% per year. Interest will continue to be assessed until the tax amount has been paid in full.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Exemption savings
Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.
Property Tax Credit
One 2025 qualifying category is age 65+ and full-year Missouri residency; income and housing-cost conditions also apply.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
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Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
65 years of age or older - You must be a full year resident.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.
Is my assessment too high?
Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.
Compared with the county medianAt the median
This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US29510|2033|76|2234|80|1550|166
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Appeal dates and filing
Generally, appeal the county Board of Equalization decision to the State Tax Commission by the later of September 30 in the assessment year or 30 days after the board decision; the page lists exceptions for personal property and recently acquired real estate.
County filing instructions have not been verified here.
State guidance: Generally, appeal the county Board of Equalization decision to the State Tax Commission by the later of September 30 in the assessment year or 30 days after the board decision; the page lists exceptions for personal property and recently acquired real estate.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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