St. Louis City County Property Assessor Search & Lookup 2026

City of St. Louis Missouri Property Lookup 2026

St. Louis City MO Assessor Records, Owner Lookup, Parcel Search and Property Taxes

Property research inside the City of St. Louis uses a different government system from neighboring St. Louis County. The City of St. Louis is an independent city, and its Assessor, Collector of Revenue and Recorder of Deeds maintain separate pieces of the property record.

Assessor Shawn Ordway maintains valuation, parcel ownership and mapping information. Collector of Revenue Gregory F.X. Daly maintains real-estate tax accounts, balances and receipts. Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler maintains the actual recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, plats and other land documents. This guide shows exactly which system to use for each lookup.

Address + parcel lookup through City Assessor data
Owner-name lookup available through tax inquiry
Residential assessment ratio: 19%
2026 BOE filing deadline already passed
City Assessor Shawn Ordway
Main Assessor 314-622-4050
Residential ratio 19%
Commercial ratio 32%
Editorial review August 12, 2026
Start here before searching

St. Louis City Property Records Are Not St. Louis County Records

The City of St. Louis is its own jurisdiction. A property with a St. Louis mailing address may still be outside the independent City of St. Louis and therefore belong in St. Louis County or another nearby jurisdiction.
City property Use stlouis-mo.gov, the City Assessor, City Collector of Revenue and City Recorder of Deeds.
County property Do not use the City Assessor database for parcels located in St. Louis County.
Unsure? Search the physical property address first and confirm the jurisdiction before relying on value or tax information.
Why users search “St. Louis City County Assessor”: the City performs county-level functions in several offices. For example, the City Collector of Revenue is legally described by the City as a county office under Missouri statute. That does not make the City part of St. Louis County.
Current 2026 status

2026 Is an Even-Year Assessment Year, and the Main BOE Filing Deadline Has Passed

January 1, 2026 The assessment year began and property is considered according to its January 1 status.
July 13, 2026 Second Monday in July and the ordinary Board of Equalization appeal filing deadline.
August 22, 2026 Fourth Saturday in August, the Assessor’s published annual BOE adjournment point.
December 31, 2026 Deadline to pay 2026 real-estate tax without entering delinquency.
Reassessment cycle: the City reassesses real property every other year in odd-numbered years. The last broad reassessment was therefore 2025. A 2026 parcel page can still show current 2026 assessed values, but 2026 is not the normal citywide reassessment year.
Appeal timing: as of August 12, 2026, the ordinary July 13 Board of Equalization filing deadline has passed. If you already received a BOE decision, a separate 30-day State Tax Commission appeal period may apply.
Three offices, three different records

Assessor vs Collector of Revenue vs Recorder of Deeds

Assessor

  • Appraised market value
  • Assessed value
  • Property classification
  • Owner record
  • Parcel maps
  • Land/improvement details
  • Assessment appeals
  • Senior tax-freeze applications

Collector of Revenue

  • Real-estate tax bill
  • Property tax search
  • Owner-name tax lookup
  • Payment status
  • Tax receipts
  • PayIt St. Louis
  • Delinquent taxes
  • Land tax sale process

Recorder of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Affidavits
  • Court orders
  • Subdivision plats
  • Recorded land documents
  • Certified copies
Do not use the assessment-owner field as legal title proof. The Assessor updates ownership data, but the Assessor explicitly states that deeds are managed by the Recorder of Deeds.

Choose Your St. Louis City Property Lookup

Search an address Use the City Address & Property Information Search.
Search a parcel ID Use the same Assessor-supported address/property system.
Search by owner name Use the Collector’s Property Tax Inquiry, because the Assessor public property page blocks name searching.
Check tax history Use the Collector’s property-tax account.
Find a deed or lien Use the Recorder of Deeds free land-record search.
Research map/history Use Geo St. Louis for parcel, mapping and historical ownership context.

Jump to the Property Information You Need

The most important search distinction

Four Ways to Look Up St. Louis City Property

Address Best first search when you know the street number and name.

Address Search
Parcel ID Best identifier when comparing Assessor, Collector and mapping records.

Parcel Search
Owner Name Use the Collector’s tax inquiry rather than the public Assessor address page.

Owner Search
Recorded Document Use the Recorder when you need the actual deed, lien or other legal filing.

Land Records
Privacy/search rule: the City’s Address & Property Information Search does not permit name searches. The separate City Property Tax Inquiry does permit searches by property number, owner name or address. This is why a name lookup can fail in one City system but work in another.

Six Checks Before You Trust a St. Louis City Property Result

Parcel ID Exact parcel.
Address Correct location.
Owner Assessment record.
Class Residential/commercial.
Value Correct year.
Tax Collector status.
City vs County check: if a St. Louis mailing address produces no City result, verify whether the parcel is actually in St. Louis County before assuming the property record is missing.
Property-record decoder

What the St. Louis City Property Page Can Tell You

Field What it means What to verify next
Owner / Basic Info Current ownership data carried in City assessment records. Recorder deed if legal title matters.
Parcel ID City assessment parcel identifier. Use same parcel in Collector and mapping research.
Appraised Value Assessor’s estimate of fair market value. Compare sales and property characteristics.
Assessed Value Statutory percentage of appraised value. Confirm residential vs commercial classification.
Land Use Assessment/property use information. Do not treat it as zoning approval.
Sales History Recorded transaction information used for research. Check transaction type and deed.
Real Estate Tax History Collector-supplied tax history connected to the property. Open tax inquiry for live balance/receipt.
Zoning City zoning/map information tied to location. Confirm permitted use before a project.
Building Permits Available permit records associated with address. Use Building Division for current permit status.
CSB Requests Citizens’ Service Bureau requests tied to address. Understand issue type before treating as property defect.
Maps + historical ownership context

Use Geo St. Louis for Parcels, Aerials and Historical Ownership Research

Geo St. Louis combines geospatial data from multiple City departments and federal sources. It can be useful when a normal assessment page does not provide enough spatial or historical context.

Search by address Find parcel and map information using a known location.
Search by City Block / Parcel ID Useful when researching lots, subdivisions or neighboring parcels.
Historical ownership The Assessor’s Records & Mapping page directs users to Geo St. Louis for ownership history from 1997 to current.
Pre-1997 ownership: the City states that older ownership records are not available online through that historical ownership route. Use the Recorder/Archives for deeper deed-chain research.
Geo St. Louis Access the City’s parcel, aerial imagery and geospatial research gateway.
Missouri classification ratios

Residential Property Is Assessed at 19%; Commercial at 32%

Residential example

$250,000 Example appraised market value
×
19% Residential assessment ratio
=
$47,500 Example assessed value
Appraised value: what the property should bring in an open and competitive market under fair-sale conditions. Assessed value: the statutory percentage of that appraised value used for the tax calculation.
Do not confuse market value with tax

How St. Louis City Real Estate Tax Is Calculated

Start with appraised market value. This is the Assessor’s estimate of true market value.
Apply the classification percentage. Residential uses 19%; commercial uses 32%.
Determine assessed value. This is the amount to which tax rates are applied.
Apply the applicable tax rates. City, school, library, MSD and other levies can contribute to the final bill.
Use the Collector’s actual bill. That is the authoritative amount to pay.
Do not publish a guessed 2026 tax rate. As of August 12, 2026, 2026 rates have not yet been finalized. The City’s annual calendar places district rate setting in September–October, with tax rates applied in October and bills sent in November.
Latest published rate information: the Assessor currently provides 2025 tax-rate materials. Use them only for historical comparison—not as the guaranteed 2026 rate.
2026 filing deadline passed

St. Louis City Property Assessment Appeal Process

Ordinary 2026 appeals were due by the second Monday in July—July 13, 2026. The Board of Equalization convened the first Monday in July and remains in its annual session through the fourth Saturday in August.
Assessment date Property status for assessment year.
Informal review Annual informal appeal period begins.
Informal ends Assessor’s published informal deadline.
BOE filing 2026 ordinary appeal deadline.
BOE adjourns Fourth Saturday in August.
State appeal State Tax Commission after BOE decision.

Evidence the Board says taxpayers may present

  • Sale contract
  • Comparable property information
  • Income/expense statement
  • Descriptive photographs
  • Independent appraisal
  • Owner opinion of value
  • Property-condition evidence
  • Building/land corrections
Six copies: the City’s Board of Equalization instructs taxpayers appearing at a hearing to bring six copies of documentation they want the Board to consider.
Board first, State second: a taxpayer dissatisfied with the BOE decision can appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission within 30 days of the Board decision, but the City states that the taxpayer must appeal to the Board first.
“I am reviewing City of St. Louis parcel __________ at __________. The Assessor shows appraised value of __________ and assessed value of __________. My supported opinion of market value is __________ because __________. Please confirm what appeal or correction option remains available for this assessment year.”
St. Louis Board of Equalization Review current hearing information, rules, schedules and State Tax Commission appeal guidance.
City-specific senior tax relief

St. Louis Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit

The City’s Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit limits future increases in the City portion of residential property taxes for qualifying senior homeowners. It does not freeze every line of the property-tax bill.

Age Applicant must be age 62 or older as of December 31 of the current year.
Primary residence Applicant must own or hold a legal/equitable interest, be liable for tax and occupy the property as the primary home for most of the year.
Value limit The current main program page lists a maximum market value of $528,392.
Not every tax is frozen. The City says the credit freezes designated City tax components, while school, library, Metropolitan Sewer District, zoo/museum and several other levies can still increase.
2026 application timing needs live verification. The standard application/renewal window is March 1–June 30, but the current City program page says the 2026 deadline has been extended without displaying a clear replacement date in the public summary. Check the live page or call the Assessor before assuming the opportunity is closed.
Official-page threshold mismatch: the current online application section displays a $528,392 market-value ceiling for a new application, while the renewal instructions still display $514,500. Because those two live City sections conflict, confirm your 2026 eligibility directly with the Assessor rather than using the lower number to self-disqualify.
2026 credit amount: the City says the 2026 tax rates and exact credit amounts will not be known until November 2026 after rates are set.
Senior Citizen Tax Freeze Review current eligibility, deadline status, proof requirements and application/renewal options.
Collector Gregory F.X. Daly

Search and Pay St. Louis City 2026 Real Estate Taxes

November 2026 Non-escrowed real-estate tax bills are scheduled to be mailed.
December 31, 2026 Real-estate tax is due by year-end.
January 1, 2027 Any unpaid balance becomes subject to delinquency charges.
Open the City Property Tax Inquiry. Use City of St. Louis Property Tax Inquiry.
Search by property number, owner name or address. This is especially useful when the Assessor’s no-name-search rule prevents owner searching.
Confirm the correct property. Match address and parcel/account data before relying on a balance.
Review payment history and tax year. An old paid year is not proof the current year is paid.
Pay through the City’s PayIt route when available. The City payment page allows credit/debit cards and ACH.
Save the receipt. Online real-estate tax receipts become available after payment processing.
Current published payment fees: the Collector lists a 2.45% transaction fee for credit/debit payments and $1.25 for ACH payments.
Escrow account? The Collector says the property-tax bill is sent to the lending agency when an escrow account is on file. Property owners should still verify online that the tax is ultimately paid.
No bill is not a safe reason to wait. If the City does not have the correct mailing address or the property changed ownership after bills were created, the paper statement may not reach the expected person. Tax bills remain searchable online.
After December 31

St. Louis City Delinquent Real Estate Tax Charges

The Collector’s current payment guidance states that Missouri law imposes a one-time penalty and continuing interest when real-estate taxes remain unpaid after December 31.

One-time penalty Current Collector guidance lists 2%.
Monthly interest Current guidance lists 2% per month.
Annual interest cap Current payment page describes a maximum of 18% per year.
Get a live payoff amount. Do not manually calculate a delinquent tax balance from an old bill when legal fees, suit costs or additional collection charges may be involved.
City land tax suit and sale calendar

2026 St. Louis City Delinquent Land Tax Sales

JUL 14
Sale 238 Published City sale date that has already passed.
AUG 11
Sale 239 Published sale date was August 11, 2026—one day before this article’s verification date.
OCT 6
Sale 240 Next published 2026 sale date currently shown on the City schedule.
2 WEEKS
Property list timing City says the current Land Tax Sale Properties List is posted about two weeks before the upcoming sale.
Do not treat a land-tax-sale parcel like a normal MLS purchase. Review the Sheriff’s sale process, title, occupants, liens, redemption/legal rights, condition and litigation status before bidding.
Office routing: the Collector processes delinquent real-estate taxes and suits, while the City Sheriff performs the sale and handles post-sale processes.
Delinquent Land Tax Sale Schedule Verify the current sale date, suit schedule and live property list before taking any action.
Recorder Michael Butler

Search St. Louis City Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats

The Recorder of Deeds Land Records Department receives and maintains real-estate documents for land inside the City of St. Louis, including deeds, liens, affidavits, court orders, mortgages and subdivision-related documents.

Start with the Assessor or tax property record. Save address, owner name and parcel information.
Open the City’s Obtain Land Records service. Use the free Direct Land Record Search linked by the Recorder.
Search buyer/grantee name and property clues. Check spelling and possible business/trust ownership.
Review the matching recording information. Confirm the property and parties rather than relying only on the name.
Purchase an image only when needed. The City’s free search can identify a record; its Tapestry process is used for document-image purchases.
Use a certified copy when required. Legal, court or transaction requirements may call for certification rather than a simple informational copy.

Current published land-record search and copy fees

Service Published charge
Grantor Index search in person/mail $20 per ten-year search.
Grantee Index search in person/mail $20 per ten-year search.
Uncertified copy $3 first page + $2 each additional page for same document.
Online Tapestry search Current City service page lists $6.95 per search.
Online certified copy $5 first page + $2 each additional page, plus applicable service/delivery charges.
Free search first: the Recorder’s Direct Land Record Search is free. Fees become relevant when using fee-based index/search services or obtaining copies/images.
Recorder deed-recording requirement: a deed’s legal description must correctly identify the property and include the City Block Number and Lot Number.
Recent sale / ownership update

How Ownership Moves From the Deed Into the Assessor Record

Prepare and execute the deed. The legal transfer document must meet Missouri and City recording requirements.
Prepare the Certificate of Value when applicable. The Assessor’s Records & Mapping section maintains the City Certificate of Value process for real-estate transfers.
Record the deed. File it with the Recorder of Deeds—not the Assessor.
Assessor updates ownership data. The Real Estate Records section records ownership transfers in the assessment system after property is sold/transferred.
Check the tax account. Confirm the Collector has the property connected to the correct parcel/account.
Update mailing address if necessary. A transfer does not guarantee every future tax or assessment notice will reach the desired mailing address without correct records.
A website owner field does not create a deed. If a person needs to be added to or removed from legal title, the underlying recorded conveyance must be handled properly.
Vehicles and tangible personal property

St. Louis City Personal Property Declaration Deadline

February 1 Personal-property forms are scheduled to be mailed.
April 1 Annual declaration deadline.
10% penalty City guidance warns that late declaration can result in a 10% assessment penalty.
Real estate and personal property are separate accounts. Vehicles, boats and certain business assets belong in the Personal Property section rather than the real-estate property lookup.
Personal Property Section Review declarations, forms, online filing and tax-waiver information.
City Hall property offices

St. Louis City Assessor, Collector and Recorder Contacts

Assessor — Shawn Ordway City Hall
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Main: 314-622-4050
Real Property: 314-622-4185
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Collector — Gregory F.X. Daly Real Estate Tax Department
City Hall, Room 109
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-622-4101
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recorder — Michael Butler Land Records, Room 126
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Land Records: 314-622-3260
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Records & Mapping Room 114
314-622-3212
Ownership-transfer records, parcel maps, Certificates of Value and owner-address changes.
Board of Equalization Room 120
314-622-4185
equalization-board@stlouis-mo.gov
Lookup problem solver

St. Louis City Assessor Search Troubleshooting

Problem Best fix Correct system
City search gives no property Verify the parcel is actually inside the independent City of St. Louis rather than St. Louis County. Jurisdiction Check
Cannot search owner name The Assessor public property page blocks name searches; use Property Tax Inquiry. Collector
Address has several matches Open results and compare parcel ID, block, owner and property details. Assessor
Owner is outdated Check the latest recorded deed, then contact Records & Mapping if the assessment record has not updated. Recorder → Assessor
Need old ownership history Use Geo St. Louis for 1997-current history; use Recorder/Archives for older records. Geo STL / Recorder
Market value seems wrong Review comparable sales and property characteristics; ordinary July 13, 2026 BOE filing deadline has passed. Assessor / BOE
Assessed value seems much lower than market Remember residential assessed value is 19% and commercial is 32% of appraised value. Assessor
Need current amount owed Use the Collector tax inquiry rather than calculating from Assessor data alone. Collector
Need paid-tax receipt Use the real-estate tax receipt service/property inquiry. Collector
Need deed or lien Search Recorder of Deeds land records. Recorder
Need legal boundary Use deed/plat plus a licensed surveyor; parcel maps are research tools. Recorder + Surveyor
Senior tax freeze confusion Current City pages show conflicting value thresholds and an unspecified 2026 extension; call Assessor. Assessor
“I am researching City of St. Louis parcel __________ at __________. The Assessor/tax record shows __________, but my deed, tax receipt, appraisal or other document shows __________. Please confirm which City office controls this field and what documentation is needed to correct or verify it.”
Best research sequence

Research a St. Louis City Property in This Order

1. Address / Parcel Find the correct City property and copy the parcel identifier.
2. Assessment / Geo Review value, sales, use, boundaries and historical context.
3. Tax Inquiry Verify tax account, balance and payment history.
4. Recorder Confirm deeds, mortgages, liens and legal filings.
Buying an older St. Louis building? Add zoning, building permits, historic-district/Cultural Resources review, occupancy rules, code violations, sewer/lateral issues, lead risk, title, survey, easements and tax-abatement status when relevant.
Official live-action routes

St. Louis City Property Lookup Action Center

10 St. Louis City answers

St. Louis City Property Assessor Search & Lookup FAQs

1. How do I search St. Louis City property records?

Use the City of St. Louis Address & Property Information Search for an address or parcel ID. It can display ownership under Basic Info, assessment values, land use, sales, tax history, zoning, permit information and other address-based City data.

2. Can I search St. Louis City property by owner name?

Yes, but not through the public Assessor Address & Property Search, which does not permit name searching. Use the official City of St. Louis Property Tax Inquiry instead; it accepts a property number, owner name or address.

3. Is St. Louis City the same as St. Louis County for property records?

No. The City of St. Louis is an independent jurisdiction and has its own Assessor, Collector of Revenue and Recorder of Deeds. Property located in St. Louis County must be researched through St. Louis County systems rather than the City database.

4. Who is the City of St. Louis Assessor in 2026?

Shawn Ordway is the current City Assessor. He was appointed in 2025. The Assessor’s main office is at City Hall, 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103, and the main office phone number is 314-622-4050.

5. What percentage of market value is St. Louis residential property assessed at?

Residential real property is assessed at 19% of appraised market value. Commercial real property is assessed at 32%. For example, a residential property appraised at $250,000 would have a $47,500 assessed value before applicable property-tax rates are used.

6. What was the 2026 St. Louis City property assessment appeal deadline?

The City’s ordinary Board of Equalization deadline is the second Monday in July, which was July 13, 2026. The Board convenes in July and remains in its annual session through the fourth Saturday in August. A taxpayer dissatisfied with a BOE decision generally has 30 days to appeal that decision to the Missouri State Tax Commission.

7. When are St. Louis City real estate taxes due in 2026?

The Collector of Revenue mails non-escrowed real-estate tax bills in November, and taxes are due by December 31, 2026. Any unpaid balance remaining after December 31 becomes delinquent and is subject to applicable penalty and interest.

8. How does the St. Louis Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze work?

The program limits future increases in qualifying City property-tax components for eligible homeowners age 62 or older. It does not freeze every tax on the bill. The current City program page lists a $528,392 market-value ceiling for new applicants, while the renewal section currently displays a different threshold, so 2026 applicants should verify eligibility directly with the Assessor.

9. Where can I search St. Louis City deeds and liens?

Use the City Recorder of Deeds Land Records service. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, court orders, subdivision plats and other recordable land documents. A free Direct Land Record Search is available through the Recorder’s official service page.

10. What should I do if the St. Louis City property record is wrong?

Contact the Assessor for appraisal, classification, property-characteristic, assessment-owner or parcel-record issues; the Collector of Revenue for tax balances and payment records; and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded deed, mortgage, lien or other legal-document questions. Keep the property address and parcel ID ready when contacting an office.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Verified for this article: independent City jurisdiction, current Assessor Shawn Ordway, current Collector Gregory F.X. Daly, current Recorder Michael Butler, address/parcel search, owner-name lookup limitation and Collector workaround, assessment values and sales fields, Geo St. Louis, 1997-current online historical ownership guidance, residential/commercial assessment ratios, odd-year reassessment cycle, 2026 BOE timing, December 31 tax deadline, payment fees, delinquency charges, senior tax-freeze requirements and current-page conflict, October 6, 2026 published next land-tax sale, Recorder search/copy fees and City Hall property-office contacts.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the City of St. Louis, the Office of the Assessor, Collector of Revenue, Recorder of Deeds, Board of Equalization, Missouri State Tax Commission, Geo St. Louis, PayIt, Fidlar Technologies or any government agency or portal provider.

Ownership records, assessment values, tax rates, tax-freeze rules, eligibility ceilings, appeal rights, tax-sale dates, property balances, fees, officeholders and online databases can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible City office before filing an appeal, paying taxes, purchasing property, bidding at a tax sale, recording a deed or making a legal decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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