Under the legislation, Jackson County seniors whose homes are valued less than $550,000 can start applying for relief next year.
Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.
The county legislature voted Monday to approve a tax credit, which would essentially freeze property taxes at the 2023 level for currently eligible seniors. Under the ordinance, homeowners in Jackson County who can receive Social Security and whose home has a market value, as determined by the assessment process, less than $550,000 are eligible for the tax credit beginning next year.
Seniors will still have to pay their property taxes for 2023. Next year, if they are eligible for the program, seniors would see their property tax bill frozen at the 2023 level, something supporters say will benefit people living on a fixed income. To apply, simply go to Kansas City publication.
