Clay County Delays Some Tax Bills Amid Senior Relief Program

Clay County officials announced that most 2025 property tax bills are now available online, with the release beginning November 21, 2025. While the majority of residents can access their bills as usual, the process is taking longer this year due to the introduction of the Senior Property Tax Relief Program.

This new initiative, designed to provide financial relief for senior homeowners, has added complexity to the county’s annual tax billing. The Collector’s Office is currently working through the challenge of calculating and processing more than 100,000 bills, ensuring every detail is accurate before posting them online. According to county officials, tax parcels not enrolled in the new program have been made available on schedule.

However, the 17,141 parcels participating in the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program are not yet posted. The county says these bills require extra review to ensure all program adjustments and eligibility criteria are correctly applied. The Collector’s Office emphasized its commitment to accuracy as it finalizes the remaining bills.

Residents whose properties are part of the Senior Relief Program should expect updates directly from the county as processing continues. In the meantime, officials encourage the public to visit the county’s official website, claycountymo.gov, or follow Clay County’s social media accounts for ongoing information and announcements.

The rollout of the Senior Property Tax Relief Program marks a significant change in how the county approaches property tax for older residents. County leaders say they are working diligently to ensure that all eligible seniors receive the benefits intended by the program, even as the additional workload has caused temporary delays in processing.

As the county completes its work, residents are urged to monitor official channels for the latest updates on their property tax bills and relief eligibility. The Collector’s Office plans to notify affected property owners as soon as their bills are available online.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.