St. Louis County Senior Property Tax Freeze Application Now Open

Overview

The Senior Property Tax Credit Program is a Saint Louis County program authorized by §137.1050 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri. It freezes certain real property taxes for eligible seniors.

It's important to note that this program does not include personal property. 

Who May Be Eligible?

Eligible senior taxpayers must be residents of St. Louis County and be 62 years of age or older as of December 31st, 2024, to apply for base year 2024.

You must be a residential property owner (or have a legal or equitable interest) as of December 31st, 2024.

You must also primarily reside in the property for which you are applying. 

Finally, you must not claim more than one primary residence for the Senior Property Tax Credit.

What Documents Will I Need?

Here are the documents you will need to prove eligibility:

• Proof of Identity and Age: State-issued Driver's License, birth certificate, or another state-issued ID.
• Parcel Identification (Locator) Number: You will need this for the property you are applying for. If you do not know this number, you can look it up on the assessor's website.
• Proof of Ownership: Warranty deed, grant deed, survivorship deed, quit claim deed, etc.
• If the property is in a Trust, you must also provide copies of Trust documents that prove you are a Trustee or Beneficiary of the property.
• Properties owned by a corporation or LLC do not qualify.
• Proof of Residence: State-issued Driver's License, passport, voter registration card, or another state-issued ID.   

Where Do I Apply?

You can apply here online.

In-person assistance with the application is available at the following locations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

• Clayton Administration Building - 41 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
• Northwest Crossing - 715 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074
• South County - 4554 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
• West County - 74 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017

When is the Deadline?

The application deadline is June 30th, 2025. Applications submitted before this deadline will be for the base year 2024. Even though there is ample time to apply, we recommend getting this done promptly.

Where Can I Find More Information?

For more information on the application, please click here.

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