Bill > HB599

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law to provide individuals who are 62 years of age and older with an additional 30 calendar days to file property tax assessment appeals beyond the standard deadline of the second Monday in July. Currently, all property owners must file their property tax assessment appeals by that specific date, but this legislation creates a special extension for seniors, giving them extra time to challenge their property's assessed value. The bill amends three sections of Missouri Revised Statutes (137.275, 137.385, and 138.180) to consistently implement this age-based extension across different contexts of property tax appeals, including appeals to the county board of equalization and city assessor's office. The changes also update language to use gender-neutral terminology, replacing gendered pronouns like "his" with more inclusive phrases like "such person's". By providing this additional time, the bill aims to give older residents more flexibility and opportunity to review and potentially contest their property tax assessments, potentially recognizing that seniors might need more time to navigate complex tax documentation or seek assistance in preparing their appeals.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB599&year=2025&code=R