ST. LOUIS — ºüÀêÊÓƵ senior citizens can now apply to freeze their property taxes in the city.
Officials opened the application period on Monday.
“This property tax freeze is meant to protect senior ºüÀêÊÓƵ residents from being displaced due to rising property values as a result of community and economic development,†Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said in a statement. “I encourage qualifying seniors to apply so they can take part in the economic development of our city without the risk of being priced out of their homes.â€
Residents can now apply through the city assessor’s office online, via paper form or in-person at the office.
To receive the credit, applicants must:
- Be 62 or older
- Live in ºüÀêÊÓƵ
- Have earned at least 40 Social Security credits
- Own a home appraised at $500,000 or less
- Use the property as a primary residence
- Be liable for taxes on the property
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The tax credit does not apply to commercial or investment properties, or property currently receiving tax abatement.
The application deadline is June 30. Seniors will have to apply each year.
Visit the or call the office at 314-622-4050 to learn more about how to apply.