Collected and spent
In 2022, Independence spent about $183.6M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$183.6M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.4892 per $100 of value
Source · Missouri State Auditor — 2024 Property Tax Rates (Report 2024-107), Appendix VII, City of Independence. Read on August 25, 2026.
Details
City of Independence (MO) 2024 property tax — sum of certified citywide levied rates (MO State Auditor 2024 Property Tax Rates, Report 2024-107, Appendix VII, Jackson County p.44: General Revenue 0.3325 + Health & Recreation 0.1567 = $0.4892/$100 assessed; the Independence Square Special Benefit 0.5755 is a sub-area line, excluded). Replaces the 55-mill combined-estimate model 2026-08-25; Mid-Continent library is its own district lineWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
Public works
$44.0M
Police
$41.5M
Fire
$22.1M
Other
$19.5M
General government
$17.4M
Parks and recreation
$14.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$13.4M
Health and human services
$9.3M
Courts
$2.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
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When decisions happen
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How to reach it
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Also on this tax bill
An Independence address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Independence
Sources
What it is
Missouri State Auditor — 2024 Property Tax Rates (Report 2024-107), Appendix VII, City of Independence. Read on August 25, 2026.
Details
City of Independence (MO) 2024 property tax — sum of certified citywide levied rates (MO State Auditor 2024 Property Tax Rates, Report 2024-107, Appendix VII, Jackson County p.44: General Revenue 0.3325 + Health & Recreation 0.1567 = $0.4892/$100 assessed; the Independence Square Special Benefit 0.5755 is a sub-area line, excluded). Replaces the 55-mill combined-estimate model 2026-08-25; Mid-Continent library is its own district lineSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Missouri State Auditor — 2024 Property Tax Rates (Report 2024-107), Appendix VII, City of Independence. Read on August 25, 2026.
Details
City of Independence (MO) 2024 property tax — sum of certified citywide levied rates (MO State Auditor 2024 Property Tax Rates, Report 2024-107, Appendix VII, Jackson County p.44: General Revenue 0.3325 + Health & Recreation 0.1567 = $0.4892/$100 assessed; the Independence Square Special Benefit 0.5755 is a sub-area line, excluded). Replaces the 55-mill combined-estimate model 2026-08-25; Mid-Continent library is its own district lineTo act on what you have read
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