When are property taxes due in Butler County, Missouri?

Butler 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 Butler County, Missouri?

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

How do I pay Butler County, Missouri property taxes?

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

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Butler County Property Tax Due Date

Missouri

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Due Datein 169 days

December 31

Full payment

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

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Butler County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Butler 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.

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About Butler County

Butler County is a county located in the southeast Ozark Foothills Region in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 Census, the county's population was 42,130. The largest city and county seat is Poplar Bluff. The county was officially organized from Wayne County on February 27, 1849, and is named after former U.S. Representative William O. Butler (D-Kentucky), who was also an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States. The first meeting in the Butler County Courthouse was held on June 18, 1849.

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