The Show-Me State, in plain English
Missouri's rules, checked and explained
Plain answers for Missouri: the best of the Show-Me State, plus the money, legal and health rules that shape everyday life here.
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- Updated November 5, 2026
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Missouri Eviction Process: Rent and Possession, the 10-Day Window, and Execution
How an eviction works in Missouri: the rent and possession case for unpaid rent, unlawful detainer for holdovers, the court date within 21 business days, the tenant's 10 days after judgment, and when the officer can return the home to the landlord.
MoneyMissouri Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour, and No Raise Set for 2027
Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour in 2026. Tipped workers can be paid $7.50 in cash if tips make up the rest. Small retail and service businesses are exempt. What changed in 2025, and how to file a wage complaint.
MoneyMissouri Property Tax Credit: Up to $1,100 for Owners and $750 for Renters, and Bigger Limits Coming
Missouri's Property Tax Credit (the circuit breaker) refunds part of the property tax or rent paid by seniors 65 and older and people with disabilities. 2025 income limits, the higher 2026 limits and credits now in law, how to file the MO-PTC or MO-PTS, and the county senior tax freeze.
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