65470 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65470 (Falcon, Missouri) pay a median of $907/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.49%, which is 37% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65470 is approximately $76, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Laclede County. This is $469 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65470 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63957 (0.49%) and 64867 (0.49%).

In Falcon, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $51,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses at sale without a state-imposed cap, so Laclede County will issue a new assessment reflecting your purchase price—request a Property Record Card from the Laclede County Assessor upon closing to verify accuracy. Laclede County residents qualify for a Homestead Exemption and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners; apply with the Laclede County Assessor to claim these tax reductions. File your exemption application and file an appeal if needed by the Laclede County Assessor's deadline (typically by March 31) to contest the assessment.