The Department of Revenue has launched the application for the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program. The application deadline is June 30, 2025. A quick, convenient, online application portal is available now.
A homestead is the real property occupied by an Eligible Taxpayer as their primary residence. You can only claim one (1) primary residence statewide as your homestead.
In order to obtain exemption, the owner must present substantial and persuasive evidence demonstrating the property meets the requirements of Article X, Section 6 of the Missouri Constitution and Section 137.100 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
The program now allows those taxpayers who are 62 years of age or older to receive a credit on future years tax bills that essentially freezes their property taxes on their primary residence to the tax bill amount from the year of application/eligibility.
Applicants must mail the application to the Department of Revenue (DOR) by September 30 of each year. By December 15th the DOR certifies to collectors those applicants who meet requirements of the homestead exemption credit.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After the 2024 passage of Senate Bill 756, Missouri seniors may be eligible for a property tax credit to reduce their property tax liability. To qualify for the tax credit, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be a Missouri resident. Be 62 years of age or older.
The current statewide assessment rate for residential real estate property is 19%. To determine how much you owe, perform the following two-part calculation: Estimated Market Value of the Property X Assessment Rate (19%) = Estimated Assessed Value. Estimated Assessed Value / 100 X Total Tax Rate = Estimated Tax Bill.
This protects your home equity from creditors in a Chapter 7, helps reduce your payments in a Chapter 13, and allows you to keep your house. In Missouri, the homestead exemption protects up to $15,000 of your home equity, plus the land the dwelling sits on.
(1) "Homestead", a taxpayer-owned and occupied principle dwelling real or personal property, along with appurtenances thereto and personal property thereon and up to five acres of land surrounding it as it is reasonably necessary for use of the dwelling as a home; provided, however, that the dwelling shall have been ...
What Personal Property must I Claim on my Personal Property Declaration? You should report your vehicles, aircraft, boats, motors, trailers, livestock and personal property used in business. This is not an exhaustive list. You should contact your county assessor to discuss the details of your filling.