Tax Incentives

This house on the Westside saw its property tax assessment skyrocket in recent years, making it difficult for the owner to pay.

Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.

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City Hall and the Jackson County Courthouse at the center of the downtown Kansas City skyline.

KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax

Kansas City’s auditor has examined the Central City Economic Development sales tax, and made recommendations aimed at improving oversight of the funds.

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A view of the proposed Lux Living tower at 14th and Wyandotte looking east.

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Lux Living is seeking $34.1 million in tax breaks to assist its proposed apartment and hotel tower next to the Power & Light Building in downtown Kansas City.

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Site of the proposed 4711 Belleview project west of the Country Club Plaza.

Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks

The Port Authority of Kansas City is considering tax breaks for two housing proposals in Waldo and near the Country Club Plaza that are drawing criticism.

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The Mac "1 W. Armour" proposal looking northwest along Main Street with the proposed segmented apartment building in the foreground.

KCATA Rejects Tax Break for Mac Properties in Midtown

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority board has rejected a controversial tax break request by Mac Properties for a big Midtown apartment complex.

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