Platte County Commission passes order to put Homestead Property Tax on the ballot

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Platte County Commission unanimously approved an order authorizing a ballot measure for the April 2026 election.

If approved by voters, the measure would implement a Homestead Property Tax Credit Program authorized under Missouri statute 137.1055.

Subject to some extensions, the program would limit annual property tax increases on eligible homeowners' primary residences to less than 5% per year.

The initiative expands on the County's Senior Tax Credit program, enacted in 2024 and implemented in 2025, by providing broader property tax relief to help homeowners manage rising and unpredictable tax burdens.

"This unanimous decision marks another step in our efforts to deliver real, voter-driven property tax relief. By empowering Platte County residents to decide whether to implement this 5% cap, we're taking concrete steps to protect families from unpredictable spikes in their tax burdens and promote greater financial stability for Platte County homeowners," said Scott Fricker, Platte County's presiding commissioner.

Voters will have the opportunity to decide on this tax relief measure during the April 2026 election.