"Jackson County Residents Rally Against High Property Tax Assessments"
Frustrated residents in Jackson County, Missouri, are protesting against high property tax assessments, with some homeowners reporting increases of over 100%. The burden falls on owners to prove the appraisals are incorrect, a process many consider unfair. The deadline to appeal is July 31, and the board of equalization will begin hearings on Monday. Jackson County legislators are also discussing a proposal to cap property tax assessments at 15% of the 2019 valuation.