How to apply for Senior Property Tax Freeze (SB 190) — St. Louis

Who it's for

St. Louis County has adopted Missouri's senior property tax credit (SB 190): homeowners 62 or older can freeze the real-estate tax bill on their primary home, so it stops rising in later years. The Senior Property Tax Freeze ('STF') freezes most of the real estate property taxes on a senior's primary residence at the base-year level (the first year a qualified senior applied and was approved). Criteria: 62+ as of December 31 of the base tax year; you own the property or have a legal or equitable interest; you primarily reside in the property. Only one primary residence may be claimed and the freeze must be renewed every year. Applications and renewals go through the county's online portal (stlouiscomo.devnetportal.com); in-person help is offered at Clayton (41 S. Central Ave.), South County (Keller Plaza, 4554 Lemay Ferry Rd.) and North County (The Crossings at Northwest, 715 Northwest Plaza Dr.). Proof required: parcel/locator number, proof of identity and age, proof of ownership (deed or trust pages), proof of residence. The freeze excludes the Blind Pension Fund; tax rates are not frozen, the tax amount is. The County Council will review the program within five years of enactment. Apply through the county's program office.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 62+ (government ID)
• Proof of ownership and that the home is the primary residence
• Current paid tax receipt / parcel information

Where to apply

Renewals

annual