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.

Clay County Comprehensive Plan Online for Public Review

Clay County is in the final stages of the Comprehensive Planning process. The final draft plan recommendations will be available online for public review and comment from Sept. 19 through Sept 30 at ClayCountyCompass.com.

There will also be an informational booth for the public to view the final draft plan at the Liberty Fall Festival on Friday, Sept 27 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, Sept 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Liberty City Hall Fountain. The public is encouraged to view the plan and share any final comments.

The final plan recommendations are slated to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission for adoption on December 3, 2024.

The goal of the plan is to provide the community with a compelling vision and plan that will be used to guide decision-making and development. The Plan will provide an inclusive framework for the orderly and consistent planning for future growth of the unincorporated portion of the County with collaboration from the municipalities and jurisdictions within the area. The core Plan elements include land use, economic development, mobility, environment, and collaboration.

For more information please visit ClayCountyCompass.com.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.