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Cooper County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Cooper County, MO pays about $550 a year in personal property tax ($6.6052 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.

Cooper County car tax calculator

Yearly car tax$550≈ $46/month
  1. Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50
  2. Tax: $8,332.50 × 6.6052 per $100 = $550.38

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 Cooper County by car value

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K $0$20K$40K$60K$80K
Yearly tax by car value. The dot follows the calculator.
Car valueYearly taxPer month
$10,000$220$18
$15,000$330$28
$20,000$440$37
$25,000$550$46
$30,000$660$55
$40,000$881$73
$50,000$1,101$92
$75,000$1,651$138

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.

State tax$1,4794.225%

Local sales tax for your home address is added. Paid to the DOR when you title the car.

Cut what your car costs in Cooper County

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Other counties in Missouri

Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Cooper County, MO?

$6.6052 per $100 for 2025.

How is car tax calculated in Cooper County?

Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50 → Tax: $8,332.50 × 6.6052 per $100 = $550.38

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Cooper County?

About $660 a year.

When is car tax due in Cooper 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

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.