Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Missouri homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Property Tax Credit
Missouri Department of Revenue
SeniorsDisabilityIncome-based
What it does
A credit of up to $1,100 for homeowners based on property taxes paid. Missouri has no general homestead exemption.
Who qualifies
Seniors 65 or older, people who are 100% disabled, and certain surviving spouses, within income limits.
How to apply
File Form MO-PTC with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. File Form MO-PTC with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.