Jackson County Home Owners Stay Losing Property Tax Appeals

Higher taxes and inflation are decimating residents of Jackson County.

Here's a glimpse at a hard line from the Courthouse and its recent impact . . .

"Nearly 24,000 properties were assessed at least double their previously assessed values, according to the ACLU. Some saw increases of more than 600%."

Sadly . . .

Our progressive friends are going the wrong way on this story. The Jackson County Property Tax Crisis isn't just a minority or social justice issue . . . The increases are hurting homeowners en masse and from nearly every demographic.

Still, their report tonight is worth a peek . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .

Minority homeowners who challenged Kansas City property assessments lose in appeals court

Minority homeowners whose assessments soared in 2019 have lost their bid to hold Jackson County and its assessor liable for violating the federal Fair Housing Act. The Missouri Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by four Kansas City neighborhood associations, finding that they should have gone before administrative bodies established to hear tax appeals rather than circuit court.

Developing . . .