Christian County Seniors: How to Apply for the SB 190 Property Tax Credit in 2027
First-time applications for the senior real estate tax credit open March 1, 2027, at the Collector's Office in Ozark, Mo.
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When can Christian County seniors apply for the SB 190 property tax credit?
First-time applications for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Credit will be available March 1, 2027, at the Collector’s Office, according to the Christian County Assessor’s website. Completed applications will be accepted until June 15, 2027.
- Dec. 31, 2026 Applicants must be at least 62 years old by midnight.
- March 1, 2027 First-time applications become available at the Collector's Office.
- June 15, 2027 Last day to submit completed applications, Room 101, historic Courthouse, Ozark, Mo.
Who qualifies for the senior tax credit in Christian County?
Applicants must be at least 62 years old by midnight Dec. 31, 2026. The real estate must be in Christian County and must be the applicant’s primary residence since at least June 29, 2026. Applicants must also have paid their 2026 taxes and completed the personal property assessment. All applicant signatures must be notarized.
Where do Christian County seniors submit the application?
Applications go to the Collector’s Office, Room 101, in the historic Courthouse on the square in Ozark, Mo.
Do approved applicants need to reapply each year?
No, if all eligibility requirements are met and no new improvements have been made on the property. Renewal for previously approved applicants is automatic, except for notarization. A spouse who has recently become age eligible must submit an application to be added.
What does the Assessor’s office do?
The Assessor values all taxable real and personal property in Christian County as of January 1, the assessment date set by state law. The office oversees 42,951 real estate parcels and 38,457 personal property accounts. The county’s total assessed value was over $2 billion for 2025, according to the Assessor’s website. Assessed value is one part of the property tax formula. The other part is the tax rate, which is set by the taxing districts, including 13 school districts, eight road districts, 10 cities and nine fire districts.
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Questions and answers
- When can seniors apply for the SB 190 property tax credit in Christian County, Missouri?
- First-time applications for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Credit will be available March 1, 2027, at the Collector's Office in Ozark, Mo., according to the Christian County Assessor's website. Completed applications are accepted until June 15, 2027.
- How old do you have to be for the Christian County senior property tax credit?
- Applicants must be at least 62 years old by midnight Dec. 31, 2026, according to the Christian County Assessor's website.
- Do I have to reapply for the Christian County senior tax credit every year?
- Renewal for previously approved applicants is automatic if all eligibility requirements are met (except notarization) and no new improvements have been made on the property. A spouse who has recently become age eligible must apply to be added, according to the Christian County Assessor's website.
