When are property taxes due in Bates County, Missouri?

Bates County property taxes are due December 31. This deadline applies to all counties in Missouri.

What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Bates County, Missouri?

The late payment penalty in Bates County is Up to 25% penalty first year.

How do I pay Bates County, Missouri property taxes?

You can pay Bates County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

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Bates County Property Tax Due Date

Name: Treasurer
Telephone: (660) 679-3341

Missouri

(660) 679-3341

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

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Due Datein 171 days

December 31

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Penalty: Up to 25% penalty first yearGrace period: None

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Bates County Treasurer

Phone

(660) 679-3341

How to Pay

Online

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By Mail

Mail check payable to Bates County Treasurer

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In Person

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About Property Taxes in Missouri

Missouri property taxes are administered at the county level (and independent cities such as St. Louis). Residential property is assessed at 19% of market value, agricultural at 12%, and commercial at 32%. Counties conduct reassessments every two years in odd-numbered years. Missouri also taxes personal property — including vehicles, boats, and business equipment — at the same rate as real property. Personal property tax bills are due December 31 alongside real property taxes.

Payment & Assessment

Missouri property taxes are due December 31. A penalty of 2% per month (up to 18%) applies to real property taxes paid after December 31. Personal property taxes follow the same schedule. Most counties offer online payment through the county collector's website. Contact your county collector for payment options. Note: a tax receipt is required to renew vehicle registrations in Missouri.

Statewide framework for Missouri. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.

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About Bates County

Bates County is a county located in the west central part of the U.S. state of Missouri, two counties south of the Missouri River and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,042. Its county seat is Butler. The county was organized in 1841 and named after Frederick Bates, the second Governor of Missouri.

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