New Taxpayer Assistance Hotline Published on December 11, 2025 Jackson County has a new Taxpayer Assistance Hotline for residents and business owners to easily ask questions and get answers. Tagged as: , Announcements
Celebrate the holidays by candlelight at Fort Osage Published on December 09, 2025 Authentically attired interpreters lead guests during a unique Candlelight Tour event inspired by the winters at Fort Osage. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Celebrate a Historic Missouri Town Christmas. Published on December 03, 2025 Step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays at Missouri Town’s Christmas Celebration. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Jackson County presents the 38th Annual Christmas in the Park Published on November 24, 2025 More than a million lights and 200 animated displays will illuminate your magical drive through Jackson County’s 38th Annual Christmas in the Park. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Parks + Rec presents the 27th Annual Christmas in the Sky Published on November 20, 2025 Kick off the holiday season with Jackson County Parks + Rec’s spectacular 27th Annual Christmas in the Sky on the shores of Longview Lake Beach. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Collection Department to add extended weekend hours Published on November 19, 2025 Jackson County will be providing extended weekend hours for tax collection at the historic courthouse in Independence, offering added convenience on select Saturdays in November and December. Tagged as: , Announcements
Pedal into the Holidays Published on November 17, 2025 Pedal your way into the holiday season with Jackson County Parks + Rec.The County’s holiday celebration begins Sunday, November 23 with “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park where cyclists get an early look at the event’s displays. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Executive Phil LeVota announces assessment relief plans for residents Published on November 07, 2025 Jackson County is in the process of correcting the 2023 residential property assessment roll (only residential portion of mixed, no agriculture, no commercial), so no homeowner will see an increase of more than 15% based on the State Tax Commission Order. Tagged as: , Announcements
Local organizations providing help during cuts in SNAP benefits Published on November 05, 2025 People, communities and organizations in the Kansas City area are stepping up to provide help for families in need during cuts in SNAP benefits. Tagged as: , Announcements
Jackson County is accepting proposals for Nonprofit Partnership Grants Published on October 30, 2025 Jackson County is accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations to receive competitive grant funding that directly serves and uplifts disadvantaged communities within the County. Tagged as: , Announcements