65656 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65656 (Galena, Missouri) pay a median of $1,036/year in property taxes on homes valued at $229,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 42% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65656 is approximately $86, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Stone County. This is $340 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65656 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65756 (0.45%) and 65779 (0.45%).

In Galena, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $64,505, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses at sale value without a state cap, so Stone County will assess your property based on the purchase price—request your Property Record Card from the Stone County Assessor within days of closing to confirm the valuation. Stone County offers Homestead and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to reduce taxable value; file your exemption application with the Stone County Assessor to claim these reductions. Contact the Stone County Assessor before the assessment certification date to file your exemption claim and request a preliminary value review if needed.