64730 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64730 (Butler, Missouri) pay a median of $1,165/year in property taxes on homes valued at $170,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 12% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64730 is approximately $97, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bates County. This is $211 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64730 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65669 (0.68%) and 63637 (0.68%).

In Butler, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $46,121, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri has no statewide property tax increase cap; assessments at sale reset to current market value and may increase annually. Bates County offers a Homestead Exemption and Senior Citizen exemption—file with the Bates County Assessor's office to reduce your taxable base. Request a preliminary assessment from the Bates County Assessor and file any exemption paperwork before the county deadline to ensure immediate relief.