~ The City of St. Louis has announced that they will be re-opening applications for the Senior Tax Freeze program after Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 756 into law. This bill expands eligibility for the credit, allowing more senior citizens to take advantage of this opportunity. The application window will be open until August 31, 2024.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed her support for the program, stating that it is important for older residents to be able to age in place without the fear of being priced out of their neighborhood. She hopes that eligible seniors will take advantage of this additional opportunity to apply.

Previously, eligibility for the Senior Tax Freeze was limited by state law to only those who were eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. This meant that many seniors, including teachers, firefighters, and railroad employees, were not able to receive this credit. However, with the passage and signature of SB 756, these restrictions have been lifted. The bill also provides clarity on how local governments can implement this credit.

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In addition to SB 756, Alderman Michael Browning has filed BB 74 which will update the ordinance allowing the City to provide this tax credit. He believes that with thousands of applications already submitted, expanding eligibility to all residents aged 62 and older will offer much-needed relief to seniors in St. Louis.

Eligible senior citizens can apply for the Senior Tax Freeze through the City of St. Louis Assessor's Office online, via paper form, or in-person at the office before the August 31 deadline. They can also reapply each year starting on January 1 until the June 30 deadline.

St. Louis City Assessor Michael Dauphin expressed his excitement about reopening applications and expanding eligibility for the program. He stated that with the recent amendment to the Senior Tax Freeze law, seniors who do not qualify for social security benefits are now eligible for the freeze. The Assessor's Office is happy to be able to offer this opportunity to more seniors in the city.

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