The Platte County Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Platte County Senior Citizens’ Real Property Tax Freeze Credit, a significant initiative aimed at providing financial stability for senior homeowners in the county. Authorized under Missouri’s Senate Bill 190 (SB190), this program allows eligible senior citizens to apply annually for a tax credit designed to freeze the real property taxes on their homes, ensuring predictability and protecting against potential spikes in property tax bills.
The tax freeze program is available to homeowners who meet the following criteria:
• Must be at least 62 years of age.
• Must own their primary residence in Platte County.
• Must be responsible for the payment of property taxes on their home.
With the next property tax re-assessment scheduled for 2025, and re-assessments occurring every odd-numbered year thereafter, qualifying applicants will see their property tax bills calculated based on their 2024 tax amount. A tax credit will be applied to their 2025 tax statement, offsetting any future increases in assessed value or operational levies.
It is important to note that certain levies, such as those funding the Missouri State Blind Pension Fund ($0.03) and debt levies, are exempt from this program. As a result, seniors may still experience slight increases in their tax bills due to these specific levies.
Platte County Commission Enacts Senior Citizens’ Real Property Tax Freeze Credit
The Platte County Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Platte County Senior Citizens’ Real Property Tax Freeze Credit, a significant initiative aimed at providing financial stability for senior homeowners in the county. Authorized under Missouri’s Senate Bill 190 (SB190), this program allows eligible senior citizens to apply annually for a tax credit designed to freeze the real property taxes on their homes, ensuring predictability and protecting against potential spikes in property tax bills.
The tax freeze program is available to homeowners who meet the following criteria:
• Must be at least 62 years of age.
• Must own their primary residence in Platte County.
• Must be responsible for the payment of property taxes on their home.
With the next property tax re-assessment scheduled for 2025, and re-assessments occurring every odd-numbered year thereafter, qualifying applicants will see their property tax bills calculated based on their 2024 tax amount. A tax credit will be applied to their 2025 tax statement, offsetting any future increases in assessed value or operational levies.
It is important to note that certain levies, such as those funding the Missouri State Blind Pension Fund ($0.03) and debt levies, are exempt from this program. As a result, seniors may still experience slight increases in their tax bills due to these specific levies.
Application Details:
• Initial Application Period: Applications will be accepted in the Platte County Clerk’s Office starting September 3, 2024, through May 15, 2025.
• Ongoing Application Period: Beginning in 2025, applications will be accepted annually from October 1st through December 31st.
Printable applications will be made available on the County’s website in September at www.co.platte.mo.us with hard copies also available at the County Clerk’s Office. Questions may be emailed to [email protected]. Citizens may also call the Clerk’s Office at 816-827-4075. Click here for a printable version of the application Click here to apply online