Jackson County Offers More Deets About Online Property Tax Payment Extension

The response we've seen . . . A lot of voters seem encouraged that the New Exec is taking this problem head-on rather than trying to spin the years of courthouse FAIL . . . Here's the word this evening:

“Once again, I want to make sure we are providing clear information and easy access for our taxpayers,” LeVota said in a news release Friday. “I’ve worked closely with our Collection Department to make this process even easier, and after working with them and our vendor, I’m happy to announce that residents can now pay their 2025 property taxes online through the extended January 31 deadline.”

LeVota said in a news conference last week that the county was to blame for sending out property tax statements later than normal.

“Even though this issue pre-dates my administration, Jackson County government created the circumstances that caused the 2025 tax bills to be mailed out late," LeVota said. "It was not caused by our taxpaying citizens. The government should take ownership of that.” 

As of last week, more than 80% of property tax bills have been paid for 2025.

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

Jackson County taxpayers can make 2025 property tax payments online; deadline extended to Jan. 31