ST. LOUIS – The deadline for St. Louis City’s Senior Property Tax Freeze has been extended through the end of July after the impact of the tornado on May 16.
The St. Louis Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the senior property tax freeze, designed to provide financial relief by limiting increases in city property taxes on their homes, through July 31.
Each year, applications for both new and returning participants are typically accepted from March 1 through June 30, but this year the deadline has been extended through the end of July to accommodate those affected by the recent tornado. Previously, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed legislation to pro-rate property taxes for storm victims so homeowners wouldn’t be taxed on properties that are no longer livable.
The initiative was created by Missouri lawmakers and the St. Louis Board of Aldermen in 2023; it aims to stabilize housing costs for seniors by preventing city property taxes from rising even if property values increase.
According to the St. Louis City Assessor’s Office, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Applicants must be 62 or older by December 31 of the current year
- Own and occupy the home as their primary residence within St. Louis city limits.
- Applicants home market value must be $514,500 or less
- All prior-year property taxes must be paid in full
The program only affects city property taxes and does not cover other taxes, such as those for schools, public libraries, or the zoo district.
Eligible seniors are encouraged to apply for the property tax freeze, which offers a significant opportunity to manage housing costs amid rising property values. For more information, click here.
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