Jackson County Property Tax Controversy: Calls for Assessment Rollback and Protests Dismissed

The Missouri Attorney General is suing Jackson County, claiming that the assessment data collected for property taxes is illegal. Residents who wish to pay their property taxes under protest must follow specific procedures, including using templated letters and filing a lawsuit within three months. Paying under protest allows individuals to dispute the amount owed, but it may delay any potential refunds resulting from an appeal. Attorney Sherry DeJanes is offering to file the lawsuit for free on behalf of residents.