63473 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63473 (Williamstown, Missouri) pay a median of $1,111/year in property taxes on homes valued at $164,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is 13% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63473 is approximately $93, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lewis County. This is $265 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63473 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63873 (0.67%) and 64752 (0.67%).

In Williamstown, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $58,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri has no statewide cap on assessment increases at sale; your property will be reassessed to current market value when you purchase, potentially raising taxes significantly. Lewis County offers a Homestead Exemption (amount varies by local taxing district) — contact the Lewis County Assessor's office immediately after closing to file. File your exemption claim and verify your assessed value before the county's assessment deadline to ensure you receive all available relief.