Board approves 2020 blended tax rate

Posted on 09/28/2020

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2020 blended tax rate of $3.8056 at its annual tax rate Hearing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. The blended rate is similar to the previous year of $3.7994.

The blended rate is an average rate of the residential, commercial, agricultural and personal property tax rates. It includes the $0.04 temporary tax for Prop A, which ends in 2025. The tax rates for 2020-2021 by category are as follows:

- Residential tax rate: $3.6531
- Commercial tax rate: $3.8641
- Agricultural tax rate: $4.3656
- Personal property tax rate: $4.5374

Voters approved Prop A in April 2016, which increased the district’s capital projects fund by 4 cents, with a subsequent reduction in the debt service fund of 4 cents. Prop A has a 10-year sunset, and funds are being used to complete roofing projects throughout the district.

The Mehlville School District strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: contact Adam Smith at 314-467-5006 or [email protected].