65637 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65637 (Dora, Missouri) pay a median of $948/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 45% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65637 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ozark County. This is $428 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65637 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65614 (0.43%) and 65786 (0.43%).

In Dora, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $52,237, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses at sale without a state cap—Ozark County Assessor will issue an assessment reflecting your purchase price, and you should request a Property Record Card from their office immediately after closing. Ozark County residents qualify for Homestead Exemption and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to lower taxable value; file your exemption application with the Ozark County Assessor to claim these benefits. Contact the Ozark County Assessor before the assessment deadline to submit your exemption claim and request a preliminary review if the valuation seems high.