St. Louis County Senior Tax Freeze Program Temporarily Halts Due to High Demand

In St. Louis County, a surge in the number of senior residents applying for a program that locks in property taxes has caused the online system to temporarily shut down. Officials have said the “Senior Tax Freeze Program,” which received over 30,000 applications since its inception, will not be accepting new submissions until system improvements are complete. A

statement from the county’s website

clarified that the application process will be on hold from Wednesday 5 p.m. until Monday 8 a.m.

According to a release obtained by

FOX2now

, Director of Revenue Tony Smee conveyed apologies for the inconvenience and explained, “The demand is great, and we now need to improve the customer service experience.” Despite the hiccup, the county reassured that appointment slots with the Department of Revenue should be respected by those who have them scheduled.

The pause affects both online and in-person applications at county buildings. Yet, the objective remains clear: to aid seniors in managing financial stability through the cessation of property tax increases. As reported by

First Alert 4

, residents seeking the tax freeze must meet specific criteria, including being 62 years or older as of December 31, 2024, and owning or having an interest in only one residential property where they primarily reside.

The documentation required to solidify eligibility has been delineated: proof of identity, age, ownership, residence, and the Parcel Identification Number of the relevant property. These documents are crucial to establish the applicant’s claim. The ultimate deadline for applications is announced as June 30, 2025, allowing ample time for residents to prepare once the program resumes.

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