ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Residents can start applying for St. Louis County’s senior property tax freeze program as the application portal opened this week.
The program freezes certain real estate property taxes for eligible seniors. It does not include personal property. The last day to apply is June 30, 2025.
Residents can apply online. Mailed in or dropped off paper documents will not be accepted.
Below are the program requirements:
- Is 62 years of age or older as of Dec. 31, 2024.
- Is the property owner, or has a legal or equitable interest, of a residential property, as of Dec. 31, 2024.
- Primarily resides in the property for which they are applying, as of Dec. 31, 2024.
- Does not claim more than one primary residence for the Senior Property Tax Credit.
Paperwork or documents necessary to apply:
- Proof of identity and age. Examples: state-issued Driver’s License, state-issued ID, or birth certificate.
- Parcel Identification (Locator) Number of the property you are applying for. You can look up this number on the Assessor’s website.
- Proof of ownership. Examples: warranty deed, quit claim deed, grant deed, survivorship deed. If the property is in a Trust, you must ALSO provide copies of Trust documents proving the applicant is a Trustee or Beneficiary of the property. Properties owned by a corporation or LLC do not qualify.
- Proof of residence. Examples: state-issued driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, voter registration card, or motor vehicle or driver’s license renewal card.
St. Louis County employees are available to assist residents with the application Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Clayton Administration Building – 41 South Central Avenue
- Northwest Crossing – 715 Northwest Plaza Drive
- South County – 4554 Lemay Ferry Road
- West County – 74 Clarkson Wilson Center
For more information, visit St. Louis County’s website.