Senior Property Tax Freeze
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Senior Property Tax Freeze
The Department of Revenue is in the process of hiring staff and working with our technology vendor to create software needed to implement the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program. Once staff and software are in place, the application phase will be opened. The department is required to follow Civil Service Commission rules when hiring employees, and procurement laws when purchasing software. The process does take time.
On July 23, 2024, the County Council passed an ordinance repealing the current Senior Property Tax Freeze Program and adopting a new one that is in line with a bill Governor Mike Parson signed into law on July 9. The new law lowers the ages of eligibility to 62, removes the cap on eligible home values, and applies the freeze to all tax levies.
The Council also voted on July 23 to adequately fund this brand new program that will allow us to hire and train additional staff to begin accepting and processing applications.
To qualify for the Senior Property Tax Freeze, eligible taxpayers must:
- Be 62 years of age
- Have written proof of an ownership interest in the property for which they are applying
- Primarily reside in the property for which they are applying
- May not claim more than one primary residence.
We will keep you updated here with complete instructions as we get closer to the opening of the application phase.
The application deadline is June 30, 2025, so there will be ample time to apply. We appreciate your patience as we create a convenient, secure, and accountable process for our seniors.
Saint Louis County Senior Property Tax Credit Program Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Senior Property Tax Credit Program?
An eligible taxpayer for base year 2024 is a Saint Louis County resident who:
- Is 62 years of age or older as of December 31, 2024.
- Is the property owner, or has a legal or equitable interest, of a residential property, as of December 31, 2024.
- Primarily resides in the property for which they are applying, as of December 31, 2024.
- Does not claim more than one primary residence for the Senior Property Tax Credit.
What documents and information are required to prove eligibility?
How do I submit an application?
What is the deadline for the initial application?
Do I have to renew my application to continue participating in the program?
How do I know if my application has been approved?
When will the program take effect?
Will I receive an actual refund of my real estate property taxes?