65608 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65608 (Ava, Missouri) pay a median of $598/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.39%, which is 49% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65608 is approximately $50, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County. This is $778 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65608 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65755 (0.39%) and 65326 (0.39%).

In Ava, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $48,881, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri has no statewide reassessment cap, so Douglas County will assess your property at market value upon purchase—request your Property Record Card from the Douglas County Assessor within one week of closing to verify the assessed amount. Douglas County offers Homestead and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to reduce taxable value; file your exemption application with the Douglas County Assessor to access these reductions. Submit your exemption claim early and file a timely appeal with the Douglas County Assessor if the initial assessment appears excessive.