IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting sections of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of 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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ORDINANCE NO. 5996, July 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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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 County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections of Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby enacted, to read as follows:
SECTION 1. PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR PROPERTY TAXES
(a) The Jackson County Collection Department shall establish optional payment programs allowing residential and commercial and agricultural 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.
(b) 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
(a) 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 (60) days following the final resolution of the appeal.
(b) During the pendency of t...
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