65013 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65013 (Belle, Missouri) pay a median of $932/year in property taxes on homes valued at $196,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 39% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65013 is approximately $78, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Maries County. This is $444 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65013 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65654 (0.48%) and 65618 (0.47%).

In Belle, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $51,337, 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 increases—your purchase price becomes the new tax basis. Maries County offers a Homestead Exemption and Senior Exemption for residents 65 and older; file the application with the Maries County Assessor's office before the next valuation date. Request your property card from the Maries County Assessor to confirm the assessment was calculated correctly and submit any protest within 30 days of the assessment notice.