The Montgomery County Collector’s Office is still taking real estate tax credit applications from residents age 62 and older who own and occupy a primary residence in the county.

Applications must be submitted by June 30. Any applications turned in after June 30 will be applied to the 2027 tax year.

April 1 was the first day applications were accepted. County Collector Anita Sulivan said there was a large turnout for applications in April until the numbers started dropping in May. So far, the collector’s office has 270 applications as the calendar approaches the end of May. There were 254 residents who applied in April.

“Everybody had April on their brains and there was kind of a big rush,” Sullivan said. “Then, it’s kind of dropped off. I don’t think we have near the applications that we should have at this point.”’

Anyone who turned 62 in 2026 will have to apply for the 2027 credit. Only one owner of the property must be 62.

According to the requirements, credit may be claimed on only one residence and in one county. The credit will not include the State Blind Pension Fund, any bonded indebtedness and any other tax protected under the Missouri Constitution. If the parcel has delinquent taxes, the credit will be denied. Residents whose property in a trust must show proof that they live in the home and are liable for the taxes.

For residents who turned 62 last year, their credit will be based on the increase from 2025 to 2026 on the house and up to one acre only. The credit will be applied only to the primary residence structure and up to one acre and will not accept any detached buildings or structures.
Applications are available at www.mcmo.us. Residents who choose to mail the applications to the Collector’s Office must have them notarized.