Property Tax Due Dates in Kansas

Kansas property taxes are administered at the county level. Residential property is appraised at its market value and then assessed at 11.5% of that appraised value. Commercial and industrial property is assessed at 25%. The county appraiser determines values, the county clerk calculates tax rates, and the county treasurer collects taxes. Kansas property taxes are levied for the current year and collected in two installments that straddle the calendar year. Rates vary significantly by county and by the number of overlapping taxing districts.

Kansas property taxes are paid in two equal installments: First half: Due December 20 of the current tax year Second half: Due May 10 of the following year A penalty of 1% per month (up to 12%) applies to late payments. Most counties offer online payment through the county treasurer's website. Contact your county for payment options.

Kansas property tax relief programs: Homestead Refund — Low-income homeowners (including qualifying seniors 65+) may receive a refund of property taxes exceeding a set percentage of household income. Apply for the SAFESR (Safe Senior) or standard Homestead refund through the Kansas Department of Revenue. Apply by April 15. Residential Exemption — The first $20,000 of assessed value of a primary residence is exempt from all property taxes in Kansas. This exemption applies automatically. Veteran Exemption — Disabled veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating receive an exemption on the home and one acre of land. Apply with your county appraiser.

Kansas property value appeals go to the county Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) or the state Board of Tax Appeals: Deadline: File an informal appeal with the county appraiser within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Appraised Value (mailed in February for most counties). Process: Start with an informal conference with the county appraiser. If not resolved, request a formal hearing before the county Board of Equalization (March–May), then the state Board of Tax Appeals within 30 days.