Jackson County, Missouri, and the State of Missouri reached a settlement after a lawsuit over the county's 2023 property tax assessments.
As part of the settlement, Jackson County has dismissed its appeal after the state prevailed at a trial .
Jackson County must also continue complying with the state's order to maintain the corrected assessments and certify that it made the required adjustments to the assessment rolls in 2023 and 2024.
“At a time when families across Missouri are stretching every dollar and watching their household budgets more closely than ever, government has a responsibility to safeguard taxpayers, not make life harder for them,” Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said. “When local governments get it wrong, Missouri families should not be the ones who pay the price. Whether we’re stopping unlawful property tax practices or defending tax relief for homeowners, we will keep fighting to protect taxpayers’ wallets and make sure government officials follow the law.”
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota called the agreement "another significant victory" in addressing the property assessments.
LeVota took office from former Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., who was recalled largely over the assessments.
In July, Jackson County legislators approved property tax credits for homeowners who overpaid in 2023 and 2024 .
Taxpayers who overpaid their property taxes in 2023 and 2024 will receive an equal credit on their property tax bills, spread over the next three years.