Time is ticking for St. Louis County seniors to put a freeze on property taxes – and the clock stops on September 30. The St. Louis County Department of Revenue reminded elders in the region, through a series of communications including postcards and calls, to promptly finish their applications for the Senior Property Tax Freeze. Initially, there were around 12,000 incomplete submissions, but that figure has been cut in half, according to county authorities.
County Executive Sam Page emphasized the urgency of meeting the looming deadline, stating, "After September 30, we must finalize tax bills. So, if seniors want to establish 2024 as their base year for the property tax freeze, we must have the outstanding documents and signatures by the 30th. That is one week from today." It's a critical cut off for individuals looking to lock down their property taxes at the current rate and potentially prevent to manage any nasty fiscal surprises as the years roll in, as per the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.
The Department of Revenue is not just issuing reminders—they're making it as easy as possible for seniors to update their applications. They suggest checking status online, sending required documentation via email to [email protected], or stopping by in person at their walk-in offices located in North County, West County, or South County, touted as the best spots for handling a higher volume of visitors. The Clayton office, while an option, might not be as primed for the rush.
Seniors who might've missed the flurry of notifications should take action without delay. If applications aren't squared away by the end of September, they'll have to wait until November 1 to try again—and by then, the base year for tax calculations will have ticked forward. Unnecessary delays could mean more dollars out of pocket.
