65775 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65775 (West Plains, Missouri) pay a median of $964/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is 30% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65775 is approximately $80, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Howell County. This is $412 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65775 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65084 (0.54%) and 63087 (0.54%).

In West Plains, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $48,854, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri has no statewide reassessment cap, so Howell County will assess your property at the sale price upon purchase—request the Property Record Card from the Howell County Assessor within one week of closing to confirm the assessed value. Howell County offers Homestead Exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled residents; file your exemption application with the Howell County Assessor to reduce your taxable value. Submit your exemption claim early and file a formal appeal with the Howell County Assessor by the annual deadline if you dispute the initial assessment.