Jackson County Property Assessments Spark Controversy and Legal Action

The Missouri State Auditor has found that the Jackson County Assessment Department violated state law in their property assessments, and homeowners are advised to pay their tax bills "under protest" if they disagree with the assessment. To do so, property owners must pay the full tax bill by the December 31 deadline, file a written statement explaining the grounds for protest, and file a petition in court within 90 days to recover the amount protested. Paying under protest is not required for property owners with an ongoing appeal, but it may delay the issuance of a refund.