Neighborhood Reinvestment Act

City of Jefferson has authorized a dollar for dollar match down payment incentive program to enhance, encourage and support reinvestment in the City's core. Maximum down payment incentive is up to $5,000.00 to be applied to the purchase of eligible real estate. The amount provided is determined on the cash contribution towards purchase at closing. Program is available on first come, first served basis until all funds have been disbursed. This program is currently out of funds, we are not accepting applications. Availability of funds will be reassessed on July 1, 2023.

The owner shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full amount of down payment incentive made if the owner ceases to occupy the property as the primary residence within 5 years of the date when the owner first becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit the City to assert a lien on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the amount of down payment incentive made. 

Eligible Real Estate:
1. Areas of eligibility include Old Town and East Side District. Reinvestment Incentive Area Boundary Map.
2. The residential structure located on real property constructed before December 31, 1959.
3. Residential Structure includes owner occupied single family dwelling or dwelling constructed as a duplex containing no more than two residential units.
4. The real property was purchased from a third party in a good faith, arms-length transaction.
5. The residential structure has either been vacant or used for some other purpose other than exclusively owner-occupied residence during 180 days preceding the date of purchase.
6. The real property has a fair market value of no more $150,000.00 at the time of purchase.
7. The property has not been previously assisted with the program for the past 10 years.
8. The property does not have any delinquent taxes, liens, assessments or other fees due to the City.
9. The eligible structure is occupied as the owner's primary residence for 5 years following purchase.

Completed Down Payment Incentive Application and Notarized Affidavit should be returned to Neighborhood Services Division at 320 E McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or by email to JCPlanning@jeffersoncitymo.gov

The City of Jefferson has authorized a real estate tax reimbursement incentive program to enhance, encourage and support reinvestment in the City's core. Application for this program are to be made in the year the property is purchased.  Maximum tax reimbursement incentive is $2,000.00 per year for 5 years. Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Protective Services no later than June 30 each year.

The owner shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full amount of any tax reimbursement made if the owner ceases occupying the property as the owner's primary residence within 5 years of the date when the owner first becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit the City to assert a lien on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the amount of the previous year real estate tax amount times five as an estimate of reimbursements made to the property owner.

Eligible Real Estate:
1. Areas of eligibility include Old Town and East Side District. Reinvestment Incentive Area Boundary Map.
2. The residential structure located on real property constructed before December 31, 1959.
3. Residential Structure includes owner occupied single family dwelling or dwelling constructed as a duplex containing no more than two residential units.
4. The real property was purchased from a third party in a good faith, arms-length transaction.
5. The residential structure has either been vacant or used for some other purpose other than exclusively owner-occupied residence during 180 days preceding the date of purchase.
6. The real property has a fair market value of no more $150,000.00 at the time of purchase.
7. The property has not been previously assisted with the program for the past 10 years.
8. The property does not have any delinquent taxes, liens, assessments or other fees due to the City.
9. The eligible structure is occupied as the owner's primary residence for 5 years following purchase.

Not accepting applications. Those that are currently participating in the program are eligible to turn in their 2021 paid tax receipt for reimbursement. 

The City of Jefferson has authorized a Commercial Façade Improvement program to enhance the aesthetics of the City by improving the facades of older commercial buildings. The incentive is in a form of a tax reimbursement. To be eligible the application must be made and approved by the Facade Improvement Committee prior to beginning of work.

Maximum tax reimbursement incentive is $3,000.00 per year for 3 years. If the upper floors of the building are also in occupied as residential or commercial space, the owner may apply for and receive tax reimbursement for an additional two years. Requests for reimbursements shall be submitted to the Department no later than June 30th each year.

The first year an owner may be eligible for real estate tax reimbursement shall be either the year in which the owner completes the approved façade improvements to the property, or the following year, at the owner’s election. The tax reimbursement shall be pro-prated, if the owner chooses to select the year of completed façade improvement as first year of reimbursement.

Eligible Real Estate

1. Areas of eligibility include Old Town District. Reinvestment Incentive Area Boundary Map.
2. The property must be in a commercial zone and the building to be improved must be used, at the time the application is made, for a purpose which would require a commercial zone.
3. The structure located on real property constructed before December 31, 1959.
4. The real property including the structure has a fair market value of $40,000.00 at time of application.
5. The property does not have any delinquent taxes, liens, assessments, or other fees due to the City.
6. Owner(s) have committed to spending no less than $10,000.00 for rehabilitation of the property.
7. Improvement projects must meet appearance guidelines published by the Historic Preservation Commission.
8. Plans for building/façade improvements must be approved by the Façade Improvement Committee.

Not accepting applications

The City of Jefferson has authorized an Adaptive Reuse program to enhance, encourage and support reinvestment in the City’s core. The purpose of this program is to bring vacant buildings which have outlived their original residential purpose and adapt the building for new uses while retaining their historic features.To be eligible, the application must be made and approved by the Facade Improvement Committee prior to beginning of work.

The incentive comes in the form of tax reimbursement. Maximum tax reimbursement incentive is $2,000.00 per year for 2 years. Requests for reimbursements shall be submitted to the Department no later than June 30th each year.

The owner of the real estate shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full amount of any tax reimbursements made if the property ceases to be occupied within 5 years of the date when the owner first becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit the City to assert a lien on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the amount of the $4,000.00 made to the property owner.

Eligible Real Estate

1. Real estate must be entirely situated within the corporate limits of the City.
2. The residential structure located on real property constructed before December 31, 1959.
3. The residential structure is vacant, and has been continuously vacant for a period of at least 180 days.
4. The real property including the residential structure has a fair market value of $40,000.00 at the time of purchase.
5. Property is included in one of the adopted neighborhood plans and the proposed use of the property is in compliance with such plan.
6. The property does not have any delinquent taxes, liens, assessments, or other fees due to the City.
7. Property is ineligible to participate in other Neighborhood Reinvestment Act Programs.
8. Owner(s) have committed to spending no less than $10,000.00 for rehabilitation of the property.
9. Improvement projects must meet appearance guidelines published by the Historic Preservation Commission.
10. Plans for building/facade improvements must be approved by the Facade Improvement Committee.

Not accepting applications

The City of Jefferson has authorized a Rental Facade Improvement program to enhance the aesthetics of the City by improving the exterior appearance and condition of neighborhood residential rental properties. 

The Rental Façade Improvement Program assist landlords to complete façade improvements by reimbursing up to 50% of the cost of improvements to the building.  Eligible properties include single family and duplexes as originally constructed. Single family properties that have been split into multi-units are not eligible for this program, unless converted back to original use is completed. 

Eligible Real Estate

Eligible Improvements (Not all inclusive list)

• Removal of facade materials not original to the building.
• Window and/or door repair/replacement.  Restoration of the original windows and doors is encouraged. If replacing windows, must be of vintage series.
• Restoring original ironwork elements to enhance the appearance of residence.
• Repair, restore, replace or install steps by using appropriate quality materials. 

Ineligible Activities

• Routine maintenance.  Maintenance may be defined as any improvement needed on a regular basis, i.e. 5 years or less.
• Landscaping activities including planting, reconfiguring driveways, sidewalks, etc.
• Improvements started or completed prior to application. 
• Anything deemed ineligible by the Facade Improvement Committee.

Application Process - Not accepting applications

Other Eligibility Requirements: