Sales Tax Rates

The City of Joplin's sales tax rate is 3.125%.  The total sales tax rate in the City of Joplin, within Jasper County is 8.575%.  The total sales tax rate in the City of Joplin, within Newton County is 8.975%.  However, as the result of various special taxing districts, the below areas within the City of Joplin have different total sales tax rates:

Special Taxing District		County		Total Sales Tax Rate
1717 Market Place TDD		Jasper County		8.700%
Northpark Lane CID		Jasper County		9.575%
Highway 166 CID		Newton County		9.975%
Hope Valley CID		Newton County		9.975%

If you have any further questions, please contact Sherri McCulloch at (417) 624-0820, ext. 250.

Cigarette Tax Rate

Cigarettes containing tobacco are taxed in the City of Joplin. The cigarette tax rate is .002 cents per stick; which equates to .04 cents on a 20-pack or .05 cents on a 25-pack of cigarettes. Questions regarding cigarette tax should be directed to Sherri McCulloch at (417) 624-0820, ext. 250.

Hotel/Motel Tax Rate

The City of Joplin has a 4% hotel/motel tax.
Questions regarding hotel/motel tax should be directed to (417) 624-0820, ext 241.
Hotel/Motel Tax Form

Property Tax (personal & real property)

All property taxes are collected by the respective County Collector (not by the City of Joplin).
Newton County Collector information
Jasper County Collector information