County Assessor Unveils New “Property Assessment Facts” Website
Published on July 10, 2023
Jackson County Assessor Unveils New “Property Assessment Facts” Website
Site Aims to Debunk Misinformation about Property Valuation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 10, 2023) – The Jackson County, Missouri, Assessor’s Office unveiled a new website today intended to help debunk rampant misinformation about the Property Valuation process in the County. You can visit the new site at https://jacoassessmentfacts.com.
The site features case studies addressing misinformation about the valuation process, information about the “Truth in Taxation” legislation that has been passed in Kansas and which this author advocates should be passed in Missouri as well (https://sentinelksmo.org/missouri-needs-the-revenue-neutral-truth-in-taxation-act/).
The site also includes a news release archive and more information about the recent decision to extend the deadline to file appeals with the Board of Equalization (BOE) to July 31st, and the legal validity of a “flat tax” resolution being floated by a Jackson County legislator. There is also a Resource section on the website that provides links to a wide variety of informational graphics and documents that provide more information about the property valuation process in Jackson County, taxing entities in the county and much more.
Visit https://jacoassessmentfacts.com to see the site, get the facts and download shareable information.
Background
In Missouri, assessments are completed every other year, on the odd-numbered years. Taxing authorities in the county, not the Assessor, are responsible for setting and adjusting tax rates. Taxing authorities include school boards, fire districts, water districts, libraries, cities, counties, junior colleges and various funds – including the mental health fund, disabled services fund and blind pension. Jackson County receives only about 7 cents of every tax dollar, while the remaining 93 cents of every tax dollar goes to the taxing authorities. For more information, visit jacksongov.org/Government/Departments/Assessment.
Property Assessment Facts