Clay County, MO — On November 30, 2023, the Clay County Commission passed an ordinance to adopt the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, marking a significant step in providing financial relief to eligible senior homeowners in the county. The provisions of the ordinance will come into effect on January 1, 2025.
Details of the Senior Tax Relief Program
Ordinance 2023-ORD-42, developed over several months by the Commission and Clay County staff, aims to support residents aged 62 and older. Eligible Clay County residents can begin applying for the program in 2025. To qualify, applicants must:
- Own or have a legal interest in a home within Clay County.
- Claim the property as their primary residence.
- Be responsible for paying real estate taxes on the property.
- Only one home can be claimed as a primary residence.
Calculation and Application Process
The tax relief is calculated by subtracting the real estate property tax of the base year (2024) from the current year’s real estate property tax. This relief is not retroactive, and only those who apply in 2025 or later will benefit, using 2024 as their base tax year.
Participants must submit an affidavit annually after their initial application to confirm continued eligibility. This measure ensures that only those who meet the criteria benefit from the program each year.
How to Get More Information
For further information or to sign up for updates on the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, residents are encouraged to visit the Clay County official website. To access the form, go to claycountymo.gov and enter “Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program” in the search bar or click here.
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