63736 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63736 (Benton, Missouri) pay a median of $959/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 27% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63736 is approximately $80, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $417 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63736 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64430 (0.57%) and 63655 (0.57%).

In Benton, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $62,045, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on the increase — your tax bill may jump significantly after purchase depending on the prior owner's assessment history. Scott County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption that reduces assessed value for primary residences; file with the Scott County Assessor's Office to determine your eligibility and exemption amount. Contact the Scott County Assessor immediately after closing to register your homestead exemption claim and verify the assessment reflects your purchase price accurately.