Galena, Missouri – March 11, 2026 – The Stone County Commission is providing clarification about its position not to place the Homestead Owner Real Estate Property Tax Credit question on the April 7, 2026 ballot. The measure, created under Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), would allow voters to decide whether to grant a property tax credit for eligible homesteads based on 2024 taxes. Stone County is one of the counties classified as a “zero-percent” county under the bill, meaning the credit would effectively cap
In partnership with the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments, Stone County will host three public listening sessions to gather citizen input. We would like to hear from community members about the existing Zoning Regulations and how they could be improved to better reflect the values and character of Stone County and its residents. These sessions are intended to provide residents, property owners, and business owners with an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns, and perspectives regarding