Ste. Genevieve County Property Tax Records

Ste. Genevieve County property tax records are managed at 55 South 3rd Street in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The county assessor values all real and personal property while the collector handles tax payments. You can search for assessed values, look up your tax bill, and find county office contacts on this page. Whether you need a paid receipt or want to check your assessment, the resources below cover what you need to know.

Ste. Genevieve County Assessor Office

The Ste. Genevieve County Assessor is Linda Wagner. She has served since September 1, 2009 and is a member of the Missouri State Assessors Association, where she serves on the Personal Property Committee. Her office is at 55 S. 3rd St., Room 4, PO Box 26, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. Phone: 573-883-2333. You can search property records through the assessor's website.

The assessor places fair market value on all property as of the tax date. Property tax in Missouri is "ad valorem," which means it is based on the value of your property. The assessor does not set tax rates or have any jurisdiction over the budgets of taxing authorities. The collection authority, which is the Collector's Office, handles the actual collection of taxes. The assessor's work is subject to review by the County Board of Equalization and the Missouri State Tax Commission.

As of a recent count, Ste. Genevieve County had a total assessed value of $455,553,673, broken down as $329,208,680 in real estate, $97,789,830 in personal property, and $28,555,163 in state-assessed railroad and utilities.

Ste. Genevieve County Tax Assessment Rates

Ste. Genevieve County follows the state assessment rates set in RSMo 137.115. Residential real estate is assessed at 19% of market value. Commercial property is at 32%. Agricultural land uses a 12% rate based on productivity. Personal property like vehicles is assessed at 33.33%. Farm equipment and livestock get the 12% rate. Historic vehicles are at 5%.

Real estate is reassessed every two years in odd-numbered years. Personal property is assessed annually. The county clerk applies local levy rates to the assessed value. Each taxing district sets its own levy. Schools, fire districts, and county government all have separate rates. The Hancock Amendment limits total revenue. If property values jump in a reassessment year, levies must roll back to stay within the cap.

Ste. Genevieve County Tax Collector

The Ste. Genevieve County Collector is at 55 S. 3rd St., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. Phone: 573-883-5492. Tax bills go out in November and are due by December 31. You can pay at the courthouse in person or by mail. The postmark on a mailed check determines if the payment is on time. If you miss the deadline, penalties and interest start January 1.

Missouri law requires a paid personal property tax receipt for vehicle plate renewals. The collector issues these receipts. The county treasurer is at the same address, phone 573-883-3000. The county clerk is in Room 2, phone 573-883-5589. The recorder is in Room 3, phone 573-883-2706.

The Missouri Association of Counties lists contact details for all Ste. Genevieve County offices.

Note: The assessor's office observes state holidays, so call ahead before visiting to make sure they are open.

Ste. Genevieve County Tax Credits

Missouri offers a Property Tax Credit through the Missouri Department of Revenue. Seniors 65 and older and 100% disabled individuals may qualify. The max credit is $1,100 for homeowners and $750 for renters. You file the claim with your state income tax return. If you think your property is overvalued, file an appeal with the Board of Equalization by the second Monday in July. Beyond that, appeal to the State Tax Commission by September 30.

Ste. Genevieve County Personal Property Tax

Personal property in Ste. Genevieve County is assessed each year based on what you own on January 1. This includes cars, trucks, boats, trailers, farm equipment, livestock, and manufactured homes. Assessment forms go out in January and must be returned by March 1. If you miss the deadline, late penalties range from $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280.

Missouri requires a paid personal property tax receipt before you can renew your vehicle plates at the DMV. If you are a new resident and were not in the state on January 1, you can get a non-assessment waiver from the assessor. You will start paying personal property taxes the following year. If you moved from another Missouri county, you still owe taxes in that county for the current year.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Ste. Genevieve County in eastern Missouri. Each has its own assessor and collector for property tax records.