The bill proposes the establishment of a new section, 208.1000, within chapter 208 of Missouri law, aimed at creating a grant program to assist seniors with property tax appeals. The Department of Social Services will be responsible for administering this program, which will provide funds to nonprofit organizations that serve seniors. The bill outlines the requirements for these organizations to apply for grants, including details about their services, staff qualifications, and outreach plans to assist seniors in navigating property tax assessments. Additionally, the bill specifies the criteria that the Department of Social Services will consider when awarding grants, such as the organization's capacity to assist seniors, the number of individuals they can serve, the local need for such services, and the available funding. The director of the department is also granted the authority to create necessary rules and regulations for the program's administration, ensuring compliance with existing legislative provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6372H.01): 208.1000