Butler County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Butler County, MO pays about $393 a year in personal property tax ($4.7174 per $100).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Butler County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50
- Tax: $8,332.50 × 4.7174 per $100 = $393.08
Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Butler County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $157 | $13 |
| $15,000 | $236 | $20 |
| $20,000 | $314 | $26 |
| $25,000 | $393 | $33 |
| $30,000 | $472 | $39 |
| $40,000 | $629 | $52 |
| $50,000 | $786 | $66 |
| $75,000 | $1,179 | $98 |
Buying a car in Missouri: one-time tax
Missouri state sales/use tax on motor vehicles — 4.225%, plus local sales tax where you live. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
Local sales tax for your home address is added. Paid to the DOR when you title the car.
Cut what your car costs in Butler County
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Other counties in Missouri
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- Audrain County$583/yr
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- Barton County$528/yr
- Bates County$477/yr
- Benton County$414/yr
- Bollinger County$321/yr
- Boone County$546/yr
- Buchanan County$590/yr
- Caldwell County$532/yr
- Callaway County$515/yr
- Camden County$292/yr
- Cape Girardeau County$420/yr
- Carroll County$605/yr
- Carter County$323/yr
- Cass County$557/yr
- Cedar County$375/yr
- Chariton County$578/yr
- Christian County$481/yr
- Clark County$560/yr
- Clay County$558/yr
- Clinton County$611/yr
- Cole County$498/yr
- Cooper County$550/yr
- Crawford County$476/yr
- Dade County$480/yr
- Dallas County$419/yr
- Daviess County$556/yr
- DeKalb County$485/yr
- Dent County$418/yr
- Douglas County$286/yr
- Dunklin County$451/yr
- Franklin County$497/yr
- Gasconade County$530/yr
- Gentry County$672/yr
- Greene County$415/yr
- Grundy County$603/yr
- Harrison County$539/yr
- Henry County$393/yr
- Hickory County$386/yr
- Holt County$491/yr
- Howard County$574/yr
- Howell County$378/yr
- Iron County$415/yr
- Jackson County$639/yr
- Jasper County$487/yr
Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Butler County, MO?
$4.7174 per $100 for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Butler County?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50 → Tax: $8,332.50 × 4.7174 per $100 = $393.08
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Butler County?
About $472 a year.
When is car tax due in Butler County?
Due every year by December 31 (penalties after). You need a paid prior-year receipt or a statement of non-assessment to renew registration.
How is Missouri car property tax calculated?
Trade-in value × 33⅓% × the local levy per $100 ÷ 100.
Do I need a receipt to renew plates?
Yes. You need the paid prior-year personal property tax receipt, or a waiver.
Sources
- Missouri State Auditor – Review of 2025 Property Tax Rates (Report 2026-006), Appendixes VII–VIII
- Missouri State Auditor – property tax rates reviews
- Missouri DOR – Titling and registration fees
- RSMo §137.115
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.