Independence property tax: where it goes
A Independence house at the typical market value ($172,900) pays about $2,440 a year on the property tax bill, including flat charges on the same bill. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
A Independence house pays 1.412% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $172,900 of market value, that's about $2,441 a year.
Tax is levied on Assessed value: residential property is assessed at 19 percent of its true value in money..
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $172,900 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Independence | 0.1262% | $218 |
| Handicapped workshop fund | 0.0145% | $25 |
| Metropolitan Community College | 0.0346% | $60 |
| Mid-Continent Public Library | 0.0602% | $104 |
| Mental health fund | 0.0193% | $33 |
| Independence School District 30 (schools) | 1.0452% | $1,807 |
| Jackson County | 0.0963% | $167 |
| Blind pension fund | 0.0057% | $10 |
| Senior services fund | 0.0095% | $16 |
| Total | 1.412% | $2,441 |
2026 tax year, Jackson County (tax code 009).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 31: Jackson County real estate tax due (in 57 days) | Real Estate property taxes are levied annually and due December 31 each year. |
Sources
Checked October 31, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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