Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn't I get my real estate tax bill?
The Assessor's Office may not have your correct mailing address, you may have purchased the property after the bills were created and mailed, or you may have an escrow account set up with your mortgage company. Contact the Assessor's Office, City Hall, Room 114 or download the form from this website and mail it in to make address changes. A new bill can be sent from the Collector of Revenue once we have notice from you.
Can a payment schedule be made on real estate taxes?
Yes, you may make up to four payments for each tax year in which taxes are owed. The oldest tax year must be paid first. Payments may be made in person at 1200 Market Street, Room 109. You may also pay your taxes by mail. Send your payments to: Gregory F.X. Daly, Collector of Revenue, 1200 Market Street, Room 109, St. Louis, MO 63103.
I want to know who owns some property and where I can contact the owner.
Please contact the Assessor's Office, City Hall, Room 114 or call 622-3212 for this information.
I want to know in what year a building was built.
Please contact the Assessor's Office, City Hall, Room 114 or call 622-3212 for this information.
How do I find information regarding the assessment for a specific property?
Please contact the Assessor's Office, City Hall, Room 114 or call 622-3212 for this information.
How do I inquire about tax abatements or tax exemptions?
Please contact the Assessor's Office, City Hall, Room 120 or call 622-4185 for this information.
How do I find the amount of taxes owed on a specific property?
Please contact the Collector of Revenue, City Hall, Room 109 or call 622-4105 for this information.
How do I change my mailing address for a property?
Please write to the: Assessor's Office, 1200 Market Street, Room 114, St. Louis, MO 63103; call 622-3212, download a form online or visit Room 114 to fill out and submit the mailing address change form.
How do I add or delete names from the property?
Please contact the Recorder of Deeds, City Hall, Room 126 or call 622-3259 for this information.
When does a property go into the Sheriff's sale for delinquent taxes?
A tax suit is filed when unpaid taxes are delinquent for three years. The tax sale occurs approximately one year after the suit is filed. The bids for the sale start at the amount listed in the legal description of the sale notice.
How can payments be made on a tax suit?
Tax suits must be paid in full or you may contact 622-4105 to apply for a Redemption Contract.
Are there any discounts for senior citizens or disabled people?
Under the Homestead Tax Credit program, senior citizens age 65 or older and persons with disabilities with incomes up to $70,000 may be eligible for a tax credit if their tax bill increases more than 5% as a result of this year's reassessment. The program is subject to funding by the state legislature. (573) 751-3505
The Homestead Tax Credit program is separate from the existing Missouri Property Tax Credit, commonly known as the "Circuit Breaker." The Circuit Breaker program has lower income limits of $25,000 for an individual and $27,000 for a couple and is not dependent on the amount of increase in the applicant's real estate tax bill. A person eligible for both programs can only apply for one. (573) 751-3505
City of St. Louis residents needing more information about the Homestead program may call (314) 622-4850 for more information. City residents may call the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging at (314) 612-5918 for more information about the Circuit Breaker program. Forms for both programs are also available at many senior centers and libraries.
Residents outside the City of St. Louis may contact the Missouri Department of Revenue at 1-800-877-6881 or their local Assessor's Office for forms and information.