Boone County sees similar dollar amount as last year held from senior property tax exemption

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Data from Boone County shows the amount of money seniors saved from this year’s property tax exemption was similar to last year’s amount.

Eligible seniors are able to apply for an exemption by each summer.

Boone County Collector Brian McCollom said the total amount of tax credits in 2026 was similar to 2025. This year is not a reassessment year.

Data shows this year saw Boone County seniors save in total $ 2,214,411.24.

In 2025, $2,219,785.05 in total credits were recorded, according to previous reporting.

To be eligible taxpayers must be:

• 62 years old or older by Jan. 1 of the initial credit year;
• An owner of record of their primary residence or has a legal or equitable interest in such primary residence as evidenced by a written instrument; and
• Liable for the payment of real property taxes on the homestead.