Frank White vetoes ordinance directing istration to comply with state order c116u
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
“A final decision has not yet been made, but we cannot and will not implement this ordinance while these fundamental questions remain unresolved,” White’s veto message read.
Jackson County homeowners want to see tax credit for 2023 troubled assessments 5r662e
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
Jackson County announced it is capping 2025 tax assessment increases at 15 percent, but homeowners want to see more done with the troubled 2023 assessments where all of this started.
Jackson County legislators propose changes ahead of 2025 property valuations 57383q
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
The ordinance would require the Jackson County assessor to roll back assessments with more than a 15% increase from 2022 to 2023. Legislators have also discussed a resolution requiring photos and sale comparisons to be posted on updated assessments.
A new fight is brewing over ability in latest Jackson County tax assessment 2p1n10
Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The court battle over the 2023 property tax assessment has yet to be resolved, and already, there’s fighting over the 2025 property tax assessment plan.
Class action lawsuit claims thousands of Jackson Countians await answers in tax assessment case 301f6g
Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A Jackson County attorney has filed a class action countersuit claiming thousands of Jackson County property taxpayers are still waiting to be heard in court.
Jackson County files legal challenge against State Tax Commission’s order 6u72g
Updated: Sep. 4, 2024 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Jackson County filed a legal challenge against the Missouri State Tax Commission’s order on Wednesday, arguing the move was highly politicized and unprecedented.
Jackson County Executive to decide fate of elected assessor ballot measure u1o5g
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Jackson County voters could get a chance to decide whether the position of assessor should be elected instead of appointed, but it will only happen if Jackson County Executive Frank White allows it.
Homeowners worry they’ll lose their home because of 2023 property tax assessment 6i2o4q
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Thousands of Jackson County residents are frustrated as county leaders say there will be no refunds in the 2023 property tax assessment. County leaders said the money has already been spent. This comes after the State Tax Commission ordered the county to fix the assessment.
Detailing what happens next in the crisis over Jackson County property taxes 2y27j
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
It’s been days since the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) put its proverbial foot down on the Jackson County property tax assessment, but it seems it is no closer to a resolution with the county.
Missouri AG files motion to dismiss tax assessment lawsuit against Jackson County 504x70
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Angie Ricono
After the Missouri State Tax Commission ordered Jackson County to fix some 2023 property tax assessments, a motion has been filed to dismiss a lawsuit against the county.
Jackson County offices remain closed for week during ongoing ransomware recovery b4f41
Updated: Apr. 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Jackson County is keeping its Assessment, Collection and Recorder of Deeds offices closed for the remainder of the week as the County continues its efforts into investigating a ransomware attack.
