Missouri Lawmakers Urged to Prioritize Updating Property Tax Credit to Aid Vulnerable Communities
Missouri Lawmakers Urged to Act Swiftly on Property Tax Credit Update
Yahoo – Amid concerns over rising property taxes and housing costs Janet Baker, executive director of the Kansas City Shepherd’s Center is calling on Missouri lawmakers to update the state’s property tax credit. This property tax relief credit established in 1973 to help older adults and individuals with disabilities on fixed incomes hasn’t been updated since 2008 leaving many vulnerable Missourians without much-needed assistance. Baker emphasizes the urgent need for action highlighting the real-life consequences faced by seniors and disabled individuals struggling to maintain their independence and housing stability.
Despite bipartisan efforts to address the issue legislative progress has been hindered by divisive election year politics particularly in the Missouri Senate. While a property tax freeze measure has been passed at the state and county levels its immediate impact falls short of providing relief to those in dire need. With older adults facing eviction threats and utility shutoff notices the urgency of updating the property tax credit to reflect current economic realities is underscored.
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Call for Action: Expanding Missouri Property Tax Credit to Support Vulnerable Communities
Baker urges lawmakers to prioritize expanding the Missouri property tax credit by increasing income eligibility and the credit amount. By doing so they can provide meaningful assistance to countless older Missourians and individuals with disabilities enabling them to age with dignity in the communities they call home. This call for action aims to address the pressing needs of vulnerable populations facing economic strain and housing insecurity across the state.
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