IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing subsection 2066.7., of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to a senior tax credit, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new subsection relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6143, October 5, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 2066.7., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed and one new subsection enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 2066.7., to read as follows:
2066.7. Establishment Of Application Process By Director of Collection.
The Jackson County Director of Collection shall create an application process that will allow eligible taxpayers residing in Jackson County to request a tax credit beginning in tax year 2024.
a. An application form shall be designed in such a way that it is easily understood by members of the general public, and shall request, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Taxpayer name; and
2. Proof of age; and
3. Proof of residency at Homestead address; and
4. Written proof of ownership or legal or equitable interest in the homestead property; and
5. An affirmation that the eligible taxpayer is not knowingly providing false information in
support of the application.
b. Eligible taxpayers will be required to timely submit complete applications to the Department of Collection on or before [August] December 31 [of the year following their initial credit year].
c. The application form shall be made available to the public electronically on the Collector's website, as well as in paper format.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached ordinance, Ordinance No. 6143 introduced on October 5, 2026, was duly passed on _____________________, 2026 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas_____________ Nays_____________
Abstaining_________ Absent___________
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for his signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance No. 6143.
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Date Phil LeVota, County Executive