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Water / Wastewater Utility Bill Credit Program
Qualified senior citizens / disabled individuals are eligible for a 15% reduction in their water and wastewater rates on their utility bill.
(must provide proof of all of the eligibility requirements listed below)
Who qualifies for the credit?
(must provide proof of all of the eligibility requirements listed below)
- Individuals who participate in the State of Missouri property tax/rent rebate program for certain seniors and disabled individuals.
- A copy of a filed, current tax year Property Tax Credit Schedule (MO-PTS) or Property Tax Credit Claim (MO-PTC) form serves as proof of participation for the City program.
- Example: If you are applying for a credit in 2017, you would need to provide a 2016 tax form
- To learn more about the program:
- Contact your tax preparer.
- Visit the State’s FAQs about the program
- Email PropertyTaxCredit@dor.mo.gov.
- Call 573-751-3505.
- A copy of a filed, current tax year Property Tax Credit Schedule (MO-PTS) or Property Tax Credit Claim (MO-PTC) form serves as proof of participation for the City program.
- The utility account must be in the credit recipient's name.
- The recipient's name must also be the name found on the Missouri form.
How do I apply for the City Utility Bill Credit Program
- Bring a filed copy of the current MO-PTS or MO-PTC to the cashier’s window at Liberty City Hall, 101 E. Kansas.
What else do I need to know?
- The program runs annually from from May 1 to April 30.
- As long as the program is in place, you will need to reapply every year by April 30 to ensure there are no lapses in your credit program.
- You will start receiving the 15% credit on your water and wastewater bill rates the month after we verify that you meet the credit program’s requirements.
- Liberty will not apply rate reductions to already issued utility bills.