St. Louis City car tax
A car worth $25,000 in St. Louis City, MO pays about $668 a year in personal property tax ($8.0191 per $100).
St. Louis City car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50
- Tax: $8,332.50 × 8.0191 per $100 = $668.19
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 St. Louis City by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $267 | $22 |
| $15,000 | $401 | $33 |
| $20,000 | $535 | $45 |
| $25,000 | $668 | $56 |
| $30,000 | $802 | $67 |
| $40,000 | $1,069 | $89 |
| $50,000 | $1,336 | $111 |
| $75,000 | $2,005 | $167 |
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 St. Louis City
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.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in St. Louis City, MO?
$8.0191 per $100 for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in St. Louis City?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 33.33% = $8,332.50 → Tax: $8,332.50 × 8.0191 per $100 = $668.19
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in St. Louis City?
About $802 a year.
When is car tax due in St. Louis City?
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.