Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2800: Creates grant programs to assist senior citizens in the property tax appeal process
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to property tax appeal assistance programs for seniors. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.1000, to read as follows: 208.1000. 1. Subject to appropriation, the department of social services shall establish a grant program to provide funds to senior-serving nonprofit organizations to assist seniors in appealing property tax assessments. 2. The department shall develop an application for nonprofit organizations to apply for grants which shall include, but not.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to property tax appeal assistance programs for seniors. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.1000, to read as follows: 208.1000. 1. Subject to appropriation, the department of social services shall establish a grant program to provide funds to senior-serving nonprofit organizations to assist seniors in appealing property tax assessments. 2. The department shall develop an application for nonprofit organizations to apply for grants which shall include, but not be limited (2) The director's name and qualifications; (3) A summary of the type of services the nonprofit organization provides, including the number of employees and the number of individuals served; (4) The geographic reach of the services provided by the nonprofit organization; and (5) The specific program or plans for a program the nonprofit organization has for assisting seniors with property tax appeals, including staff, experience in property tax appeals or similar work, and how the nonprofit organization plans to conduct outreach to senior citizens. 3. The department shall consider the following when awarding grants: EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill …