Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

1 Barton Square, Suite 201
Jackson, Missouri 63755

Tel: 573-243-2468

County Website: Cape Girardeau county
Assessor Website: Cape Girardeau county assessor

Cape Girardeau County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Reach out to the local county assessor's office and ask for an application to contest your property taxes. (https://www.capecounty.us/Assessor)
Fill out the form and include any evidence that supports your claim that your home is assessed too high, like recent appraisals or similar homes in the area. (https://www.capecounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/2926/Property-Tax-Appeal-Form)
Submit the application and evidence by the deadline.
Show up to a hearing in front of the county board of equalization, where you can explain your case and answer any questions.
If the board agrees with you, your property taxes will be lowered.
If not, you can take it to the next level and appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission. (https://dor.mo.gov/property/appeals/ , https://dor.mo.gov/property/appeals/local-boards)

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cape Girardeau county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Cape Girardeau county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cape Girardeau county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Cape Girardeau county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Cape Girardeau county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Cape Girardeau county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Cape Girardeau county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Cape Girardeau county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Cape Girardeau county Missouri tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Cape Girardeau County

Homes in Cape Girardeau county have a median home value of $162,277.

Cape Girardeau county home values are ranked 17 out of 115 counties in the state of Missouri for median home price. The average median home value in Missouri is $117,516. Worth county has the lowest median price at $65,299. Platte county has the highest median price at $238,338.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Cape Girardeau county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~24%.

Missouri Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Cape Girardeau county is $53,776.

Compared to the state of Missouri and the United States, Cape Girardeau county's median household income is higher than the state of Missouri's average median household income of $49,389 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Cape Girardeau county's population has grown from 61,633 in 1990 to 81,710 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Missouri's population has grown from 5,116,901 in 1990 to 6,154,913 in 2020, an increase of 20% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Cape Girardeau county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Missouri and less than the population change for United States.

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Cape Girardeau County Missouri Cities

Burfordville, Cape Girardeau, Daisy, Friedheim, Jackson, Millersville, Oak Ridge, Old Appleton, Whitewater

Cape Girardeau County Missouri Zipcodes

63701 / 63739 / 63743 / 63747 / 63755 / 63766 / 63769 / 63770 / 63785 /

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