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Jul 10, 2024

Buchanan County Commission Statement on the Homestead Property Tax Credit (Senate Bill 190 and Senate Bill 756)

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (July 10, 2024) - The Buchanan County Commission continues to review the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The recently passed Senate Bill 756 clarifies several ambiguities in last year’s legislation. Despite the new legislation, the burden still rests wit

Jun 27, 2024

Absentee voting is now open for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election

Absentee voting in open for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election. If you will be absent on Election Day, a ballot can be requested by mail or you may vote in the County Clerk's office at the Buchanan County Courthouse. To request a ballot by mail visit: https://www.co.

Jun 25, 2024

Buchanan County Informational Public Meeting for Lake Contrary

Apr 30, 2024

Eastern District Road & Bridge Update

Eastern District Road & Bridge Update
Beginning in May, the Eastern District Road & Bridge Department will be starting road maintenance. Currently our budget allows us to chip seal approximately 40 of our 120 miles of chip seal roads putting them on a 3-year

Mar 20, 2024

Pipeline Maintenance Path

Please be aware the Keystone Pipeline will be under routine cathodic maintenance from March until the end of December 2024. Cathodic Protection evaluations allow Specialists to gather information and make judgments concerning the integrity of the steel pipe. Contracto

Jan 26, 2024

2024 Approved Budget

On January 10, 2024, the Buchanan County Commission adopted the 2024 Budget.  2024 Approved Budget

May 01, 2023

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES & ELECTRONICS COLLECTION

Household hazardous waste collection & storage as well as electronics collection is available in Buchanan County. The facility only accepts materials during business hours. Hours of operation are the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 8 am - Noon (May - Oct). Located a