The Senior Tax Relief or SB190 ordinance was passed April 23, 2025. This allows permanent residents of Vernon County to freeze their real-estate taxes on their home, at the assessed value, if the property owner fits the criteria of the ordinance. This is an application process and must be completed every year once you have been approved. The links for the Ordinance & Application are below. Applications to freeze for the 2024 assessment will be accepted May 1, 2025-June 30, 2025. For more information you may call 417-448-2502 or email [email protected].