The Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence will close at 3 p.m. Thursday and be closed Friday, August 30 through Monday, Sept. 2 because of the SantaCaliGon Festival in downtown Independence.
Jackson County Offices will be closed September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
8 – 11 a.m: Open to previously scheduled appointments, seniors, & physically disabled individuals. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m: Open to scheduled appointments and walk-ins as time permits. Schedule an appointment through Qless or by coming into the office.
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The deadline to apply for all 2024 property exemptions in Jackson County is March 1, 2024.
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 816-881-3232
To request a tax-exempt waiver for your personal vehicle, please contact Individual Personal Property at ipp@jacksongov.org or 816-881-1330
For real property exemption information please call 816-881-3483. For abatement or TIF information please call 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
Questions? Email Special Assessment or call 816-881-3483.
Email: SpecialAssessment@jacksongov.org Phone: 816-881-1752
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