Lafayette County, MO Property Tax Search
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Property Tax Calculation
The Missouri Constitution is the main legal document regarding property taxation in the State of Missouri. It stipulates that property taxes are determined at local levels and are used for paying services such as schools, libraries, park districts, fire protection districts and others. Additional information can be found here.
Market Value
The Lafayette County Assessor's Office establishes the appraised values, also known as market values, for all taxable real property in the county. Market value has been defined by The Supreme Court as the sale price of real estate as agreed upon between a willing buyer and willing seller, with neither being under duress to buy or sell.
Assessed Value
Assessed value are calculated using assessment ratios set by the State Legislature, which are applied to the market values. Currently, the assessment ratios applicable for real estate property in Clay County are: 19% for residential properties, 12% for agricultural properties and 32% for commercial properties.
Property Tax
Property tax is calculated by multiplying the assesssed value by the applicable tax rates and is an estimate of what an owner not benefiting from tax exemptions or deductions would pay. Surtax rate may be applied for some of the properties, but we do not have enough information when applicable.
Actual taxes might differ from the figures displayed here due to various abatement, financial assistance programs or to street lights and solid waste fees. For more information please visit the web pages of Lafayette County's Assessor, Collector or look up this property's current tax situation.
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