The TaxLienSimple Index / Missouri
Missouri Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Missouri statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. Sold to the highest bidder (RSMo 140.250) but the certificate earns interest only on the delinquent-tax portion (max 10%) — the surplus/overbid is held for the owner and earns nothing.
Remote Investor Snapshot
Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).
Market & demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Housing market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Property-tax burden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Natural-hazard risk & safety
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)
Growth & livability signals
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)
Risk & opportunity flags
Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)
Counties we track in Missouri
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis County | A 63 | 3,830 |
| 2 | St. Louis city County | B 61 | 9,402 |
| 3 | Jefferson County | B 61 | 865 |
| 4 | Clay County | B 60 | 347 |
| 5 | Cass County | B 60 | 141 |
| 6 | Greene County | B 57 | 265 |
| 7 | Adair County | B 57 | 8 |
| 8 | Boone County | B 56 | 117 |
Missouri tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Missouri?
Missouri scores 55/100 (Tier B), ranked #15 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Missouri?
10%/yr on taxes+costs (8%/yr on subsequent taxes paid); overbid earns 0% Redemption period: 1 year (1st & 2nd offering); 90 days (3rd offering); none after post-third-offering sale. Sold to the highest bidder (RSMo 140.250) but the certificate earns interest only on the delinquent-tax portion (max 10%) — the surplus/overbid is held for the owner and earns nothing.
What is Missouri's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
10%/yr on taxes+costs (8%/yr on subsequent taxes paid); overbid earns 0% Sold to the highest bidder (RSMo 140.250) but the certificate earns interest only on the delinquent-tax portion (max 10%) — the surplus/overbid is held for the owner and earns nothing.
What is the bid method for Missouri tax sales?
Missouri uses a premium bid method for its tax lien sales.
Does Missouri use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Missouri uses a tax lien system. Sold to the highest bidder (RSMo 140.250) but the certificate earns interest only on the delinquent-tax portion (max 10%) — the surplus/overbid is held for the owner and earns nothing.
See the actual parcels in Missouri
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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