65606 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65606 (Alton, Missouri) pay a median of $660/year in property taxes on homes valued at $130,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 35% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65606 is approximately $55, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Oregon County. This is $716 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65606 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63453 (0.51%) and 65793 (0.51%).

In Alton, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $51,786, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses at market value at sale with no state cap—Oregon County Assessor will establish your assessment based on the purchase price, and you should request a verification from their office within days of closing. Oregon County provides Homestead Exemption and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to lower taxable value; file your exemption application with the Oregon County Assessor to claim these benefits. Contact the Oregon County Assessor before the assessment year closes to file your exemption claim and request a value review if needed.