Buchanan County, MissouriProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- November 1, 2026; Buchanan County’s official important-dates page lists November 1 as the Collector’s tax-statement mailing date.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, Missouri real-estate and personal-property taxes are due December 31, 2026; a December 31 postmark is timely where the county accepts mailed payment.
- Assessment appeal
- July 13, 2026 (second Monday in July; appeals must be written on county-clerk forms). The Missouri State Tax Commission complaint deadline is September 30, 2026, or within 30 days after the county Board of Equalization decision, whichever is later.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
April 1 through May 31, 2026, for the Buchanan County Senior Citizen Homestead Property Tax Credit; no general homestead exemption was verified.
Senior relief
Buchanan County Senior Citizen Homestead Property Tax Credit: county resident age 62 or older, responsible for taxes on a primary residence; the county FAQ states 2026 applications are available at the courthouse beginning April 1 and accepted through May 31, 2026.
Valuation limits
No general local annual valuation cap was verified. Buchanan’s senior homestead program is a credit against eligible tax liability, not a cap on market or assessed value; Missouri uses odd-year reassessment and 19%/12%/32% statutory ratios.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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