St. Louis County Executive Sam Page recently issued a warning to senior citizens regarding the upcoming property tax freeze for seniors. He emphasized the importance of only participating in public senior tax freeze events that are approved by St. Louis County to ensure the safety and security of personal data.
There have been reports of unapproved sign-up events being held to assist with the senior tax freeze program application, prompting concerns about potential risks associated with these events. While there is no evidence of any malicious intent, Page stressed the need to halt these events until proper guidelines and procedures can be established.
The St. Louis County Police Department has also advised against participating in sign-up events that are not sponsored by the county government. Tony Smee, the St. Louis County Director of Revenue, highlighted the complexities surrounding the implementation of the tax freeze program, citing ongoing discussions at the state level.
Despite the challenges, the program has already received 25,000 applications since it opened on October 1. Seniors who wish to apply for the property tax freeze can visit the official St. Louis County website and click on the designated button to begin the application process online and schedule an appointment.
In addition to the tax freeze program, homeowners are encouraged to sign up for property fraud alerts to receive notifications if any suspicious activity related to their property is detected. This added layer of security aims to protect homeowners from potential fraud or unauthorized changes to their property records.
It is important to note that the application window for the St. Louis County senior tax freeze program will remain open until June 2025, providing seniors with ample time to apply and benefit from the tax relief initiative. By following the official procedures outlined by St. Louis County, seniors can safeguard their personal information and ensure a smooth application process for the property tax freeze program.
