Settlement Reached
Settlement Reached

Jackson County Residential Property Tax Assessment Settlement

Jackson County · Residential property tax assessments

A class-action lawsuit on behalf of more than 200,000 Jackson County homeowners alleges that property values and resulting tax bills were improperly increased by more than 15% during the 2023 assessment cycle, seeking partial refunds. Jackson County has proposed resolving the case through a three-year property tax credit program, but the current procedural stage is not specified as final.

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How to participate

Jackson County Property Tax Settlement Benefits

The article states that class members who owned property in Jackson County in 2023 and 2024 may receive compensation, with amounts varying based on applicable qualifications. It does not establish a current claim-filing process.

Type
Settlement Claim
Claim status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$250,000,000
Payout
Most compensation is expected to be issued as credits against tax bills over three years; people who moved away from Jackson County may receive direct refunds. A $6 million special-circumstances fund is reported for certain related expenses.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Settlement class participation

The settlement class includes owners of residential property in Jackson County whose assessed home value increased by more than 15% in 2023, unless the increase was directly tied to significant home improvements. Former owners may also be included if they owned qualifying property in 2023.

Type
Other
Availability
No action required
Payout
Any recovery and individual amounts have not been determined.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Sources and links

Jackson County Property Assessment Class ActionThe Kansas City Star · Published
Jackson County 2023 Property Tax Assessment Class ActionThe Kansas City Star · Published
Jackson County Residential Property Tax Assessment SettlementThe Daily Hodl · Published
Jackson County Property Tax Assessment Class ActionThe Kansas City Star · Published