Missouri lawmakers do a deep dive into rising property taxes as Missouri residents struggle to keep up

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Does Missouri have a problem with increasing property tax rates?

This is what Missouri lawmakers are trying to figure out and they want to hear from you on the issue.

On Wednesday July 16, 2025, Missouri lawmakers gathered for a meeting over property tax hikes after they received numerous complaints from voters.

Lawmakers say they now want to hear directly from the public.

They want to hear how property taxes are affecting Missourians, hardships, financially and more. They also want to know any solutions or ideas citizens may have on the issue. Listed below are upcoming public meeting times and locations.

Missouri lawmakers are doing a deep dive into rising property taxes and they’re hoping to find a balance between relief for homeowners while also preserving vital funding and they’re asking for the publics input.

Now app user Alissa Schwartz “I do believe that Missouri property taxes are affecting Missouri citizen’s daily lives. I believe it has been an issue in recent years and even more so in 2025.” 

Now App user Jill Hudson: “The current property taxes and the cost of homes rising, I just wonder how my children who are becoming of their own age to be able to buy a home, I’m just wondering how they are going to be able to afford a home at this point.” 

A house Special Interim Committee meeting on property tax reform was held in Jefferson City this week to look over the alarming rise in Missouri tax bills. Particularly in more than 90 Missouri counties where assessments are up 10-15 percent in just one year. The committee is holding statewide meetings to gather public input. Missouri citizen’s weigh in and most say this is a growing issue.

Now App user Danielle Torbet “When I receive my nice letter in the mail, invoice that shows what we need to pay it continues to increase year after year.” 

During Wednesday’s meeting some argued that bringing down property taxes would directly affect publicly funded places like libraries and parks. However, Missouri residents say if property taxes continue to rise, they fear the current and next generations won’t be able to afford the cost.  

Now app user Austin Huffman “Missouri property taxes are absolutely an issue, and you know homes are already so expensive as it is and will those in the younger generations even be able to afford a house. Rising taxes just adds to that stress.”  

Now app user Georgia Bommarito “With property taxes continuing to rise as home values increase, I think one thing that is difficult not just for home owners now but for people who are also trying to buy homes there is a whole generation right now that is very difficult for them to be able to save and to buy a house especially with things like student loans. Just the economy right now it’s very difficult. It’s even difficult for some people to find apartments so I think we are going to continue seeing 20–30-year-olds living with their parents whereas in their generation you were out of the house when you were 18.” 

The Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform will hold four public hearings outside Jefferson City over the next six weeks.

Each will start at 5:30 p.m.

The dates, and locations, are:

• July 30 at the Wallace Center, 325 Harwood Ave. in Lebanon
• Aug. 13 in the Board Room at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City
• Aug. 20 at the Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. in Clayton
• Aug. 27 at the Comfort Inn, 1821 N. Missouri in Macon