Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Andrew County Assessor (Paul Garrison).
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: Missouri has no general homestead exemption verified; the county's senior real-estate tax-credit program uses a separate application. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationAndrew County Senior Real Estate Property Tax Credit: Missouri resident age 62 or older, owner or qualifying interest holder, liable for real-property taxes, and occupying the home as the primary residence; the county application requires notarization and submission to the Collector. A specific 2026 filing window was not published in the official program document.
No general local annual valuation cap was verified. Missouri real property is generally reassessed in odd-numbered years, with statutory assessment ratios (19% residential, 12% agricultural, 32% commercial); any local senior credit limits tax liability rather than market or assessed value.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: July 13, 2026 (the second Monday in July statutory county Board of Equalization filing date; county-specific notice procedures may apply). A State Tax Commission complaint is due September 30, 2026, or within 30 days after the Board decision, whichever is later. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.