Overview

The Tower Grove South Concerned Citizen Council was approved by voters in 2008 as a “Special Taxing District”:

• The primary purpose is to provide enhanced security for the District which includes:

• • private patrols (off-duty City of St. Louis Police officers);
  • enhanced alley lighting;
  • trash pickup;
  • crime/safety education;
  • and other safety-related services to residents living within the District.

• Funded 100% by property taxes:
  • Not a Community Improvement District or Tax-Increment Financed (which are funded by sales tax revenue);
  • Revenue received by City of St. Louis in Feb/Mar following the close of each tax year (12/31);
  • The tax rate for 2021 will be set at $0.65 per $100 of assessed value;
  • The maximum tax rate allowable by law is $0.71;
  • Tax rate increases are the decision of the Board and do not require a vote by taxpayers.

• Boundaries:
  • West: Roger Place;
  • South: Gravois Ave to Phillips/Roger;
  • East: Grand Boulevard;
  • North: Alley between Utah Place and McDonald Avenue.

• Board members :*
  • Comprised of a 7-person board that is responsible for managing the business and financial activities of the taxing district:
  • Appointed by the Major;
  • Each board member serves a 4-year term;
  • Requires five (5) owners of real property within the District and two (2) renters within the District.

* Board application forms can be found below:

(1) Application Disclosure Form Link

(2) Application Parts B & C Link