IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
AN ORDINANCE amending the deadline for property assessment appeals in Jackson County, Missouri.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5991, June 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, under current Jackson County property assessment policies and applicable state law, the deadline for filing property assessment appeals is set for July 14th of each tax year; and
WHEREAS, numerous property owners and business stakeholders have expressed concern regarding the limited time available to review assessment notices, gather supporting documentation, and submit formal appeals; and
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature is committed to promoting transparency, equity, and due process in the property assessment and appeals process; and
WHEREAS, allowing additional time for property owners to prepare their appeals will enhance fairness without significantly impacting the County’s ability to process appeals efficiently; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
SECTION 1.
The deadline for filing real property assessment appeals in Jackson County shall be extended from July 14th to August 1st of each tax year, effective beginning with the 2025 assessment year.
SECTION 2.
The Assessment Department and Board of Equalization shall make all necessary administrative adjustments to implement the revised appeal deadline and ensure continued timely processing of appeals.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached ordinance, Ordinance No. 5991 introduced on June 18, 2025 perfection failed on June 30, 2025 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas __3_____________ Nays ______4________
Abstaining _______2________ Absent ______0_______
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for his signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance No. 5991.
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Date Frank White, Jr., County Executive