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1. What is the difference between a location address and a mailing address on my tax bill?

Location refers to the address for your individual parcel, which is created by your local city. This is different from your mailing address, which is where the county sends all assessment/tax correspondence. The mailing address is the address you provide us on your deed or personal property tax declaration. For the majority of homeowners these are the same.

2. What if my location address is incorrect on the county's website or my tax bill?

An incorrect location address has no impact on your property assessment, property taxes or property transfers. The county identifies properties by the legal description on your recorded document. When you buy or sell property you are actually transferring the legal description, not the address. Taxes are based on the legal description, not your address.

3. How do I change my location address?

An incorrect location address can only be changed once the city has notified the county. You can contact the city in which your property is located and ask them to confirm and notify the county as to the correct location address of the parcel. You may also fill out a form.

4. How do I change my mailing address?

An incorrect mailing address can be changed by visiting either the downtown Kansas City or Independence courthouses. You may also fill out a form and mail it.

5. My location address says I live in Independence, but my mailing address says Blue Springs. Why is this?

This is because your property is within the city limits of Independence, but your mail goes through a Blue Springs zip code.