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1. Should I receive a personal property tax bill?

Any person who resides in St. Charles County on the first day of the year and owns any tangible personal property made taxable by the laws of the State of Missouri must pay a personal property tax bill for that year.

2. How much are my taxes?

Property taxes are made up of 2 components:

1. Assessed Value Rate
2. Tax Rate

The assessed value, as determined by the County Assessor, is based upon a percentage of the market value of the property. The tax rate per $100 of assessed value, is determined by the location of the property.

3. What are the important tax dates and when are taxes due?

Tax bills are mailed to taxpayers by December 1 of the tax year. Bills are due upon receipt. The latest you can pay without paying interest for a late payment or a penalty is by December 31 of the tax year. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer of the obligation to pay timely (Section 52.240 RSMo). Payments received on or after January 1st of the year following the year for which tax was assessed must include late payment interest and penalty in accordance with Sections 52.590, 139.100 and 140.100 RSMo.

4. How are tax rates by location determined?

The tax rate is established initially by a vote of the residents within the boundaries of the taxing subdivision. Property tax rates are monitored and approved annually by the State Auditor. Examples of these taxing subdivisions would include public schools, fire districts, library district, ambulance district and cities.

5. Why did my taxes go up?

The tax rate is established initially by a vote of the residents within the boundaries of the taxing subdivision. Property tax rates are monitored and approved annually by the State Auditor. Examples of these taxing subdivisions would include public schools, fire districts, library district, ambulance district and cities.

Also, your taxes may increase because:

- Your rates are determined by the voters and may have increased.

- Values are determined by the assessor per NADA - & may have increased.

- You have a new vehicle

6. What if I lose my personal property paid receipt?

A duplicate receipt is available from the Collector's Office for a statutory fee of $1.

All of the license bureaus in St. Charles County have access to the state paid tax database which is updated at least weekly. License Bureau personnel may be willing to look up the paid tax information. They charge a nominal fee for this service and it is retained by the individual License Offices. Please call us at 636-949-7470.

7. Should I receive a real estate tax bill?

The party holding title to a parcel of real estate at the end of the tax year is responsible for the real estate tax. Often taxes are prorated at the time of closing between a buyer and seller and the buyer is then responsible for the full tax payment at the end of the year.

8. What is occupancy tax?

The Citizens of St. Charles County adopted Section 137.082 RSMo providing for the assessment and collection of Occupancy Tax during the 1990 General Election. This section states "a building or other structure classified as residential property... newly constructed and occupied... shall be assessed and taxed... as of the first day of the month following the date of occupancy for the proportionate part of the remaining year....". For further reference to Section 137.082 RSMo click here