We know there are concerns about property tax bills and how they relate to the upcoming facilities project. Here are some facts to help you understand taxes and how they relate to residents in Grain Valley since 2020:

• Our tax levy has decreased. In 2020, a Grain Valley resident saw a total tax levy of 8.9750 (all taxing jurisdictions) . In 2024, it dropped to 8.2366. Despite this reduction, we’ve still completed or are working on major projects, including:

✅Construction of a new police station
✅ A new water tower at Tyer Road
✅ New trails and all-abilities park equipment
✅ Increased funding for road projects
✅ New park shelters at Armstrong Park
✅ Water line and stormwater improvements

• Why have tax bills gone up? The City has reduced its portion of property taxes from 1.5994 to 1.0886 in the last five years—a 30% decrease. However, property assessments have increased, which has affected tax bills. The City does not control assessments and makes up only a portion of your total tax bill.

• How does property value impact your tax bill? When assessed values increase, taxing jurisdictions are required to roll back levies to prevent excessive revenue increases. This means the City does not automatically receive more money just because property values rise.

• Who sets the total tax bill? As of 2022, eight different jurisdictions (Prior to 2022 Metropolitan Community College was not a taxing jurisdiction in Grain Valley) levy property taxes. The City of Grain Valley controls only its portion while other entities set their own rates.
  • 🏡 In 2020, a $200,000 home paid $607.77 in city taxes.
    🏡 If that home’s appraisal increased 30%, in 2024, it would owe only $538.86—a decrease, thanks to our adjusted levy.

The City has not made more money due to assessment increases. We have continued to manage essential projects while keeping tax rates within our financial means—including the upcoming project, which does not require a levy increase and will not raise your tax bill.