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TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER (blank) OF THE JACKSON COUNTY CODE TO ESTABLISH FAIR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PRACTICES AND PROTECTIONS DURING APPEALS, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT PROGRAMS, APPEAL-BASED PAYMENT EXTENSIONS, AND TIME LIMITS ON APPEALS RESOLUTION
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SUMMARY: Whereas, the Jackson County Legislature recognizes the significant financial burden placed upon property owners due to property tax related assessments and the delays in the appeals process, and Whereas, the Legislature seeks to ensure fairness, due process, and transparency in the property tax collection process, particularly for those appealing their assessments; and Whereas, the Legislature further seeks to prevent premature penalties or loss of property rights due to unresolved appeals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR PROPERTY TAXES The Jackson County Collection Department shall establish optional payment programs allowing residential and commercial property owners to pay their annual property taxes in equal installments over a period of up to six (6) months, with no penalties or interest applied so long as payments remain current. Payment programs shall be available to all property owners regardless of property classification, provided they remain in good standing with the payment schedule. SECTION 2: EXTENSIONS BASED ON PENDING APPEALS Property owners who have filed a timely appeal with the Board of Equalization shall be granted an automatic extension of the due date for payment of disputed property taxes until...
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