Lafayette County, MissouriProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
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.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, Missouri real-estate and personal-property taxes are due December 31, 2026; payment must be received or postmarked by December 31 to avoid statutory penalty and interest.
- Assessment appeal
- July 13, 2026 (the second Monday in July), the statutory local Board of Equalization valuation-appeal filing deadline; a Missouri State Tax Commission complaint is due September 30, 2026, or within 30 days after the Board decision, whichever is later.
Exemptions & appeals
Exemption filing
No general Missouri homestead exemption was verified. 2026 personal-property assessment lists are generally due March 1, 2026; late filing can incur the statutory penalty.
Senior relief
Lafayette County Senior Real Estate Tax Credit under Ordinance 25-01: eligible seniors age 62 or older who meet the county’s residency, ownership, primary-residence, and tax-liability requirements may apply for a credit against increases in eligible homestead real-property tax liability. The 2026 application period was April 1–June 30, 2026; annual renewal is required. Official FAQ: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/lafayettecounty/SB190LAFCOFAQ.pdf
Valuation limits
No general local annual valuation cap was verified. Lafayette County’s senior credit offsets eligible tax-liability increases and excludes agricultural, commercial, personal property, new construction/improvements, annexation-related amounts, and certain levies; it does not cap assessor market or assessed value.
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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