Commissioners in Platte County are looking to address “painful” tax rates by implementing a new property tax relief program that would place a cap on tax increases for homeowners living in the county.
Next week, the Platte County Commission will discuss placing a ballot measure before voters in April to approve the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program, which would limit property tax bills from increasing by more than 5% annually, according to Scott Fricker, the presiding commissioner.
“This is a good step in the right direction,” he said…