Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Missouri
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Missouri for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: Local-option senior freeze: any county may, by ordinance or by a voter referendum (triggered by a petition of at least 5% of registered voters), grant a property tax credit to taxpayers 62 or older who are Missouri residents, own (or hold a written legal or equitable interest in) and are… RSMo § 137.1050
| Senior exemptions and freezes | Local-option senior freeze: any county may, by ordinance or by a voter referendum (triggered by a petition of at least 5% of registered voters), grant a property tax credit to taxpayers 62 or older who are Missouri residents, own (or hold a written legal or equitable interest in) and are liable for taxes on their primary residence. The credit equals the increase in real property tax liability since the taxpayer's initial credit year, effectively freezing the tax; the base is adjusted for new construction, improvements or annexation. The county applies the credit on the tax statement and may set procedures. State Property Tax Credit for seniors: see tax_relief_programs. Statute text shown effective August 28, 2025. Source: RSMo § 137.1050 |
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| Disability exemptions | The state Property Tax Credit is available to 100 percent disabled individuals (as well as certain seniors), up to $1,100 for homeowners and $750 for renters. |
| Other relief (credits, deferrals, circuit breakers) | Missouri Property Tax Credit: for certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals, a credit for a portion of real estate taxes or rent paid, based on taxes or rent paid and total household income (taxable and nontaxable); maximum $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home and $750 for renters. Renters of facilities that do not pay property taxes are not eligible. |
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FAQ
Do seniors get a property tax exemption in Missouri?
Local-option senior freeze: any county may, by ordinance or by a voter referendum (triggered by a petition of at least 5% of registered voters), grant a property tax credit to taxpayers 62 or older who are Missouri residents, own (or hold a written legal or equitable interest in) and are liable for taxes on their primary residence. The credit equals the increase in real property tax liability since the taxpayer's initial credit year, effectively freezing the tax; the base is adjusted for new construction, improvements or annexation. The county applies the credit on the tax statement and may set procedures. State Property Tax Credit for seniors: see tax_relief_programs.
Is there a property tax exemption for people with disabilities in Missouri?
The state Property Tax Credit is available to 100 percent disabled individuals (as well as certain seniors), up to $1,100 for homeowners and $750 for renters.
What property tax relief programs does Missouri offer?
Missouri Property Tax Credit: for certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals, a credit for a portion of real estate taxes or rent paid, based on taxes or rent paid and total household income (taxable and nontaxable); maximum $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home and $750 for renters. Renters of facilities that do not pay property taxes are not eligible.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.