Search St. Louis Property Tax Records

St. Louis property tax records work differently than most Missouri cities because St. Louis is an independent city. It is not part of any county. The city has its own Collector of Revenue who handles all real estate and personal property tax collection. You can search property tax records, view assessed values, and pay tax bills through the city's online portal. The St. Louis Collector's office also manages earnings tax and water bills. If you need to look up a tax bill or check payment history for a St. Louis property, start with the city's property tax inquiry system.

St. Louis City Collector of Revenue

The St. Louis City Collector of Revenue is responsible for collecting real estate and personal property taxes in St. Louis. The current collector is Gregory F.X. Daly. Because St. Louis is an independent city, there is no county collector involved. The city collector handles everything. This is different from every other city in Missouri where the county collector manages property taxes.

The collector's office is in City Hall at 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. You can call (314) 622-4111 for general questions or email CollectorInfo@stlouis-mo.gov. The office also runs the city's earnings tax department in Room 410 of City Hall. For earnings tax questions, call (314) 622-3291.

Besides property taxes, the collector handles water and refuse bills, earnings tax, and payroll expense tax. All of these fall under the same office. You can make payments for any of these through the collector's payment page.

Search St. Louis Property Tax Records Online

The City of St. Louis Property Tax Inquiry system lets you search property tax records online. You can look up any property in the city by address or parcel number. The system shows current tax bills, assessed values, and payment status. It runs on the Devnet/Wedge software platform that many Missouri jurisdictions use.

The search tool is free to use. You do not need an account. Just type in an address and the system pulls up the matching property record. From there, you can see the assessed value, the tax amount due, and whether the bill has been paid. This is a good tool for checking on a property before you buy it or for getting a copy of your current tax bill.

The Pay It St. Louis Help Center has answers to common questions about online tax payments. If you run into problems paying your bill online, this FAQ page covers most issues.

St. Louis Property Tax Assessments

The St. Louis City Assessor determines the market value of all real property and taxable personal property in the city. Assessment happens as of January 1 each year. Real property gets reassessed every two years in odd-numbered years. The assessor uses recent sales data, construction costs, and income analysis to set market values. Residential property is then assessed at 19% of that market value. Commercial property uses a 32% rate. These rates come from RSMo 137.115 and apply across all of Missouri.

Personal property in St. Louis includes vehicles, boats, and business equipment. It gets assessed at 33 1/3% of book value. You must file your personal property declaration by March 1 each year. Miss that deadline and you face a penalty of $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280. The amount depends on the total value of your personal property.

Appealing St. Louis Property Tax Values

If you disagree with your assessed value, file an appeal with the St. Louis Board of Equalization before the third Monday in June. Bring comparable sales data, a recent appraisal, or photos showing property issues. The board reviews each case and can lower your assessed value if the evidence supports it.

If the board does not rule in your favor, you can appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission. File by September 30 or within 30 days of the board's decision. The commission holds formal hearings. There is no fee for residential appeals. They can order the assessor to change your value if they find it was set too high.

Note: Keep copies of all documents you submit during the appeal process for your own records.

St. Louis Property Tax Credits

Senior citizens and 100% disabled individuals in St. Louis can claim the Missouri Property Tax Credit. The maximum credit is $1,100 for homeowners. Renters can get up to $750. File your claim with the Missouri Department of Revenue. You need your prior year tax receipt showing what you paid. The credit goes on your state tax return, or you can file it separately if you do not owe state income tax.

Nearby Cities Property Tax Records

St. Louis is surrounded by St. Louis County, which has its own collector and tax system. These nearby cities have separate property tax records pages.