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Johnson County, MO property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Johnson County, on top of Missouri’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Johnson County

Johnson County (Warrensburg) adopted the Missouri senior tax credit (age 62+) by Ordinance 25-01 on March 17, 2025. It applies to all taxing districts on the bill except the State Blind Pension and voter-approved bond levies. You must apply April 1 - June 30 and renew every year, signing before Collector staff or a notary.

Apply at
Johnson County Collector
Phone
660-747-5531
Local breaks
Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Johnson County

Johnson County Collector

Phone
660-747-5531
Address
1310 S. Maguire Street, Suite A, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Johnson County

Senior freeze or deferral

Senior Real Estate Tax Credit

A credit equal to the increase in your homestead real property tax above your initial credit year (2024 for those eligible by 2024). Applies to all districts (city, school, fire, library, ambulance, etc.), except the State Blind Pension Fund and voter-approved bond levies. Homestead = home plus up to 10 acres.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Johnson County resident 62 or older (before January 1, 2026 for the 2026 application); owner of record or with a legal/equitable interest; responsible for the taxes; prior-year taxes paid (no delinquent taxes); lives in the home as primary residence. Not for agricultural, commercial or personal property. Only one owner in the household must qualify.
How to apply
Complete the 2026 New Application and sign it in front of Collector staff or a notary; attach copies of proof of Missouri residency, proof of ownership (deed, or trust/operating agreement), a paid tax receipt for the parcel and proof of age. Renewals may be mailed or dropped off.
Deadline
April 1 - June 30, 2026 (new and renewal).
Renewal
Every year by June 30; if you miss it you lose the credit for that year.

Source: official page

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Missouri law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Missouri page.

All Missouri property tax exemptions

By group in Missouri: Seniors · Veterans · Disability

Savings estimate for Johnson County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Johnson County median effective rate: 0.69% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Johnson County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Johnson County

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Document checklist for Johnson County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Johnson County

What property tax exemptions are there in Johnson County?

Johnson County (Warrensburg) adopted the Missouri senior tax credit (age 62+) by Ordinance 25-01 on March 17, 2025. It applies to all taxing districts on the bill except the State Blind Pension and voter-approved bond levies. You must apply April 1 - June 30 and renew every year, signing before Collector staff or a notary. Local breaks here: Senior Real Estate Tax Credit.

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Johnson County?

Johnson County Collector Phone: 660-747-5531 Address: 1310 S. Maguire Street, Suite A, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Also: Johnson County Assessor, which sets the assessed value (appeals). Also: Missouri Department of Revenue, Property Tax Credit, which state program: MO-PTC circuit-breaker refund for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners.

When is the deadline to apply in Johnson County?

Senior Real Estate Tax Credit: April 1 - June 30, 2026 (new and renewal).

Do I have to reapply every year in Johnson County?

Senior Real Estate Tax Credit: Every year by June 30; if you miss it you lose the credit for that year.

Do Missouri’s statewide exemptions apply in Johnson County too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Missouri page apply here as well, for example Missouri Property Tax Credit (circuit breaker), Form MO-PTC, Homestead Exemption for Former Prisoners of War with a Total Service-Connected Disability and Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit (county option, age 62+). This page adds what Johnson County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Johnson County

  • Approval notices are sent by August 31; no refunds for tax years before 2025 (Johnson County FAQ).

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Johnson County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.