2026 Exemption Applications must be filed by March 31, 2026
New Real Property Exemption Application
New BPP Exemption Application
Prisoner of War Exemption Application(PDF, 219KB)
The Special Assessment Unit is responsible for the administration of tax abatements and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) issued by other jurisdictions within Jackson County.
They also manage real and business personal property tax exemptions for religious, charitable and educational (schools/colleges) use within Jackson County. Unfortunately, Jackson County does not offer any exemptions for individual property owners.
If you are with a title company and need balance due on a Special Assessments, please contact our Collections Department at collections@jacksongov.org or 816-881-1752
The KC Economic Development Corporation, or the City where your property is located. If you have questions about an active abatement on a property please call 816-881-1752 or email SpecialAssessment@jacksongov.org
Links for Exemption Applications and RP Renewal Forms are available above during the applications window. The deadline to apply or new is March 1.
If you have questions about exemptions, please contact specialassessment@jacksongov.org or 816-881-1752.
SpecialAssessment@jacksongov.org
816-881-1752
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