Jackson County Tax Credit Plan Approved | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 2m

Jackson County just passed a bold new tax credit program to ease the burden on homeowners who saw property values spike over 15% in 2023—potentially helping 200,000 residents get a three-year discount on their 2026 tax bills. Spearheaded by interim exec Phil LeVota and backed by a legislative vote, the plan lets homeowners pay less, even if they still technically owe taxes. But it’s not for everyone: those who moved out after 2023 are locked out, and exact credit amounts remain unknown. Complicating matters, a new county executive and lawmakers will take over in 2027, and the program’s…