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Collector reports limited in-person signups and commissioners discuss automatic renewals for senior tax freeze

Cole County Commission · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Cole Countys collector reported 21 in-person senior tax-freeze applications over two days and commissioners debated eliminating the paper renewal card in favor of administrative checks (using death records and property transfers) while cautioning about accuracy and the need for a positive statement from applicants.

The county collector updated the Cole County Commission on senior tax-freeze applications and possible changes to the renewal process, saying in-person application sessions produced 21 submissions in two days and that staff are offering weekly in-person sessions through June 30.

"We started in-person applications last Wednesday and Thursdayand we took in 21 applications in two…

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