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Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

Under the legislation, Jackson County seniors whose homes are valued less than $550,000 can start applying for relief next year.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax

City Council Considers Additional Staffing, Improved Oversight

News & Issues

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Developer Targets 2027 Opening

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks

Big Housing Projects Draw Scrutiny

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

KCATA Rejects Tax Break for Mac Properties in Midtown

Big Apartment Complex in Limbo

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

KC Council Committee Supports Crown Center Office Tower Near Streetcar Stop

Union Hill Neighbors Oppose Design, Tax Breaks

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Katz Redevelopment Plan Sparks Incentive Debate on Streetcar Route

Price of Progress

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Museum Tower, $116 Million Apartment Project, Proposed for 45th and Main

Land Rush Along Streetcar Extension Continues

by Kevin Collison

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