Understanding the Georgetown Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements, and Restrictions
The Georgetown Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements, and Restrictions (often called the CC&Rs) serves as the foundational governing document for the Georgetown community. These covenants outline the standards that help maintain property values, guide neighborhood appearance, and ensure a consistent quality of life for all residents.
At its core, the Declaration establishes rules for architectural changes, property maintenance, common‑area use, and homeowner responsibilities. It also defines easements—such as utility access or shared spaces—and clarifies how the homeowners association (HOA) administers and enforces these provisions. For residents, the CC&Rs function as both a protection and a roadmap, offering clear expectations that support a well‑kept, cohesive neighborhood.
Because the Declaration is a legally recorded document, official copies are maintained by the Cole County Recorder of Deeds in Jefferson City, Missouri. Anyone needing a certified or complete copy—whether for property transactions, legal review, or personal reference—can obtain it directly through that office.
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Senior Real Estate Property Tax Freeze
Paper Application
Instructions & Requirements for filing the Senior Real Estate Tax is on the application.
Link to Cole County Web Site to File on Line
The deadline for those Eligible Taxpayers applying for Initial Credit Year 2025 will be June 30, 2025 to establish 2025 as the initial base year. The deadline for all subsequent years will be June 30 of each year. The Collector’s office intends to mail renewal notices that must be completed and returned in order to continue in the program. Failure to complete the annual renewal process by the deadline will result in termination of the program, and eligible taxpayers will need to submit a new application establishing a new base year for the program.
Proof of Residency showing the address of the homestead being claimed (include one of the following)
A copy of the applicant's driver's license
A copy of the applicant's voter registration card
A copy of a Missouri State issued ID (such as a nondriver ID)
Proof of Age for the Applicant (include one of the following)
A copy of the applicant's driver's license
A copy of the applicant's birth certificate
A copy of the applicant's passport
Proof of Ownership (include one of the following)
A copy of the real property tax bill and/or receipt showing the address of the homestead and the name of the Eligible Taxpayer as being the one responsible for said taxes. Additional documents may be requested by the Collector’s Office in situations that require further verification, such as, a deed recorded in the recorder’s office, trust agreement, operating agreement, Power of Attorney, etc.