This service helps seniors and persons with disabilities apply for the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim (also known as Circuit Breaker). which gives money back to eligible individuals for a portion of their paid real estate tax or rent.
The St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) helps seniors and persons with disabilities apply for the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim (also known as Circuit Breaker).
The Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim gives back a portion of the rent or real estate tax paid for that year by persons 65 and older, or persons 18-64 that receive SSI, SSD, or Veterans Disability.
The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home. The amount the person receives is based on the amount of real estate taxes or rent paid and the total household income (taxable and non-taxable).
Note that this program does not assist with personal property taxes.
Applicants should be:
Persons living in tax exempt buildings are not eligible to apply for the Circuit Breaker.
To be eligible, a Renter must have an income of:
To be eligible, a person who owns their home must occupy it for the entire year, and have an income of:
If you have never filed a Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim, you may file for up to three years (2021 can be filed until April 15, 2024): 2021, 2022 and 2023.
If you would like assistance filling out your application, you may schedule an appointment to have your Property Tax Credit application completed at no charge by calling the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging at (314) 612-5918. At your appointment, the counselor will instruct you on how to complete the form, or the counselor will complete the form and mail it to you for your signature.
The state issues most refunds in less than 21 days, although some require additional time. If it has been 6 weeks or more since you mailed your return, you may call to check the status of your Circuit Breaker refund.
Find more information on the circuit breaker program from the Missouri Department of Revenue (DoR) webpage.