Q: When are property taxes due in Moniteau County for the current fiscal year?
A: Property taxes are typically due in September each year. For the FY 2025-2026 tax year, taxes are due by September 2026. Contact the County Collector's office for specific due dates and penalty information.
Q: What tax credits are available and do they apply automatically?
A: Missouri offers several tax credits including the Property Tax Credit (maximum $750 for renters, $1,100 for homeowners), Senior Citizens Credit, and Disabled Veterans Credit. These are TAX CREDITS that reduce your tax bill, not exemptions. None are automatic - you must apply annually using Form MO-PTC or include the Property Tax Schedule (MO-PTS) with your Missouri tax return.
Q: How does the Homestead Credit work?
A: Missouri's homestead-type credits limit assessment increases rather than reducing market value. These credits cap how much your assessed value can increase year-over-year (typically 10% or less). You must file annually to maintain this benefit - it is not automatic and requires application with the County Assessor.
Q: When are properties reassessed in Moniteau County?
A: Missouri law requires reassessment of real property every two years. Moniteau County follows the state schedule with residential properties typically reassessed in even-numbered years. Assessment notices are mailed in August, and property owners have until September to file appeals with the Board of Equalization.
Q: What are the penalties for late property tax payments?
A: Late payments are subject to penalties and interest charges. Taxes become delinquent after the September due date, with penalties typically starting at 2% per month. After three years of delinquency, properties may be subject to tax sale proceedings.
Q: Can I pay my property taxes online?
A: Contact the Moniteau County Collector's office directly to inquire about online payment options, accepted payment methods, and any convenience fees that may apply to electronic payments.
Q: Why did my tax bill increase when property values in my area decreased?
A: Tax bills can increase even when property values decline if tax rates increase to maintain revenue for local services, if special district taxes are added, or if tax credits you previously received expired or were reduced.
Q: How do special taxing districts affect my property tax bill?
A: Your property may be served by multiple special districts (school, fire, ambulance, library) each with their own tax rates. The combination of districts serving your specific location determines your total tax rate, which is why rates vary throughout Moniteau County.
Q: What triggers a supplemental tax assessment?
A: New construction, major improvements, ownership changes that reveal unreported improvements, or corrections to assessment errors can trigger supplemental taxes. These are calculated and billed separately from your annual tax bill.
Q: How can I appeal my property assessment?
A: Assessment appeals must be filed with the Moniteau County Board of Equalization by the deadline specified on your assessment notice (typically in September). You can present evidence of your property's market value including recent sales of comparable properties, appraisals, or other relevant documentation.
