Modifies provisions relating to erroneous property classifications
SB 987 modifies Missouri's property tax appeal process, primarily affecting property owners who dispute assessment errors. It clarifies pathways to appeal to the state tax commission (within 30 days after local board decisions) and establishes new procedures for impounding disputed taxes during appeals. Key provisions include requiring the commission to correct unlawful assessments and adding a significant new rule: taxpayers who win challenges to erroneous classifications receive attorney fees and costs, plus 10% of the property's value in damages if fees aren't awarded by January 1, 2024. The bill also standardizes notice requirements for county collectors regarding pending appeals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
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Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ben Brown
RRepublican
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