Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Begins Jan. 1

The Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief program was passed by the Clay County Commission in 2023. On January 1, the work begins when the program goes into effect.

To be eligible for the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief program, you must turn or be 62 years of age during the calendar year 2025, a Clay County resident and own your home, the home you are claiming must be your primary residence, and you must be responsible for the property tax.

To enroll in the program, seniors will need a valid US Government issued photo identification, proof of all taxes paid, and proof of ownership.

The tax relief is not retroactive and all Clay County residents eligible for the tax relief, and who apply in 2025, will have a base tax year of 2024. The tax relief is calculated by subtracting the real estate property tax of the base year from the current year’s real estate property tax.

Participants are required to submit an affidavit every year after the initial application to ensure eligibility is still being met.

For more information about the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief program, visit HERE. https://www.claycountymo.gov/563/2024---2025-Senior-Real-Estate-Property-

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.