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City real estate tax bills run through the Collector

The City Collector sends real estate tax notices, takes payments, and keeps receipts, while assessment questions go back to the Assessor.

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A St. Louis City real estate tax errand usually starts with the Collector of Revenue, not the Assessor. The Real Estate Tax Department collects taxes on city parcels, sends notices in November, and uses December 31 as the yearly due date. After payment, the receipt tool can search by address, account number, parcel ID, or owner name.

Keep the office split clean. The Collector handles the bill, payment, tax account, and receipt. The Assessor handles the value and property record behind the bill. A house, commercial building, or vacant parcel can send you down either track, depending on the question. Missing payment proof is Collector work. A value that looks wrong is an Assessor question.

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