When are property taxes due in Buchanan County, Missouri?

Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, Missouri?

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

How do I pay Buchanan County, Missouri property taxes?

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

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Buchanan County Property Tax Due Date

Missouri

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Due Datein 170 days

December 31

Full payment

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

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Buchanan County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Buchanan County Treasurer

In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office

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 Buchanan County

Buchanan County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 84,793. Its county seat is St. Joseph. When originally formed in 1838, the county was named Roberts County, after settler Hiram Roberts. It was renamed in 1839 for James Buchanan, then a U.S. Senator and later President of the United States. The county was formed from land annexed to Missouri, as were five other counties. Buchanan County is included in the Kansas City CSA.

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