Missouri Senior
Levy Funds

55 Out of 115 Missouri Counties have a Senior Levy Fund.

Passed in the Missouri General Assembly in 1989 RSMo 67.990 allows counties to go to the votes to allow a tax of up to 5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation upon all taxable property for the purpose of providing services to persons sixty years of age or older.

Senior Levy Board Websites:

Supporting Community Supports for Older Adults

  • Home and Community-Based Services

  • Information & Referral

  • Respite Programs

  • Meals On Wheels

  • Transportation

  • Personal Emergency Response Devices

  • Home Safety Repair

  • Adult day services

  • Durable medical equipment

  • Mental/behavioral health services

State-Wide Collective Impact

Over $17 million is generated across Missouri each year. The amount collected is determined upon approval of a majority of the qualified voters of such county or city voting thereon, levy and collect a tax not to exceed five cents per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

Established in State Statute

Established in state statute in 1989, statute authorizes levies on the county ballot, describes the appointment and governance of a Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board, and establishes fund uses.