Boone County Commission to discuss removal of annual renewal for senior property tax relief
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Boone County Commission announced in a Wednesday press release that it will discussing amending its senior property tax policy during a Thursday meeting.
The release says the amendment would get rid of the need for seniors to sign up for the tax freeze each year. Applicants who maintain eligibility will be automatically renew, the release says.
“Removing the annual renewal requirement should make it easier for participants to remain in the program, as well as allow County staff to administer the program more efficiently and cost-effectively,” Boone County Collector Brian McCollum was quoted in the release.
To be eligible, taxpayers must be:
62 years old or older by Jan. 1 of the initial credit year;
An owner of record of their primary residence or has a legal or equitable interest in such primary residence as evidenced by a written instrument; and
Liable for the payment of real property taxes on the homestead.
To maintain eligibility, seniors must continue to reside in the home they claim as their primary residence, the release says. If that person moves or buys a different home, they will have the opportunity to enroll again.