Butler County Property Appraiser & Tax Assessor
Real property appraisal records, parcel search lookup, property tax rates, and assessment protest deadlines for Butler County, Missouri.
Butler County Assessor's Office Information
Butler County Appraisal & Assessment Office, Poplar Bluff, MO 29001
Get Driving Directions ↗Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time)
Closed on state & federal holidays.
(573) 791-1813
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Butler County Property Tax Calculator
Estimated using Butler County's effective tax rate of 0.96% (Assessment ratio: 19%)
Appealing Your Butler County Assessment
Second Monday in July to the County Board of Equalization.
Under Missouri property tax law, property owners in Butler County have the legal right to challenge an assessed valuation that exceeds fair market value, is unequally appraised compared to neighboring properties, or contains clerical errors.
Contact the Butler County Assessor's Office to review your property record card, verify square footage, and present recent comparable sales (comps).
If informal review does not resolve the valuation, file a written notice of appeal with the County Board of Equalization (BOE) & State Tax Commission before the statutory deadline.
Was Your Butler County Home Over-Assessed This Year?
Studies show up to 30% to 60% of US residential properties are overvalued by automated municipal algorithms. Protesting your assessment before the statutory deadline can lower your tax bill by an average of $1,100/year.
Butler County Homestead Exemptions & Tax Relief
Homeowners in Butler County who occupy their home as their permanent primary residence may qualify for property tax reductions under state and local homestead programs:
Hancock Amendment caps municipal revenue growth. New Senate Bill 190 allows counties to freeze property tax values for eligible seniors.
Missouri Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) pays up to $1,100 for seniors 65+ and disabled individuals. 100% service-connected disabled veterans exempt from all real property tax.
Need Deed, Lien, or Title Records for Butler County?
While the Property Appraiser values real estate for taxation, official legal property transfers, warranty deeds, mortgages, and marriage records in Butler County are maintained by the County Clerk & Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Butler County Property Appraiser office located?
The official Butler County property appraisal and tax assessment office is located at Butler County Appraisal & Assessment Office, Poplar Bluff, MO 29001. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time). You can reach the customer service staff by phone at (573) 791-1813.
What is the property tax rate in Butler County, MO?
The average effective property tax rate in Butler County is approximately 0.96%. For a home with the median county market value of $218.000, the estimated annual property tax is about $2093 per year.
How do I search for a property or parcel in Butler County?
You can look up property record cards, assessed valuations, ownership history, and parcel boundary maps online through the official Butler County parcel search portal: https://poplarbluff-mo.gov/assessor/parcel-search.
When is the deadline to appeal my property assessment in Butler County?
Property valuation protests and appeals in Butler County must be submitted by: Second Monday in July to the County Board of Equalization. Appeals are formally reviewed and heard by the County Board of Equalization (BOE) & State Tax Commission.
How does the Homestead Exemption work in Butler County?
Hancock Amendment caps municipal revenue growth. New Senate Bill 190 allows counties to freeze property tax values for eligible seniors. Additional exemptions are available for senior citizens (65+) and disabled military veterans (Missouri Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) pays up to $1,100 for seniors 65+ and disabled individuals. 100% service-connected disabled veterans exempt from all real property tax.).
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