Appraiser

County Appraiser
County Appraiser

Contact Us

Location: County Courthouse
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Phone: 785-832-5133
Contact: Appraiser's Office

The County Appraiser's Office is responsible for the appraisal of all real estate and personal property in Douglas County.

What Does the County Appraiser Do?

The County Appraiser:

  • Focuses on fairness and equity
  • Determines property values, not tax rates
  • Uses statistical tests to ensure a high level of accuracy

On the other hand, the Appraiser:

  • Does not set tax rates
  • Does not collect taxes
  • Is not focused on tax dollars

Value Appeals

Learn how to appeal your real property value.

Go to Appeals Info

2024 Valuation Notes

View the Valuation Notes Handout we produce each year

Go to Valuation Info

2024 Market Study

See the results of our most recent Market Study or previous years

Go to Market Studies

Most Recent Newsletter

Read information about recent factors in property valuation.

Go to Newsletters

Forms and Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Property is not prorated on the tax roll when acquired and is not prorated off the tax roll when disposed of (K.S.A. 79-309). However, private contracts between buyers and sellers will often prorate the property tax. The only exceptions to this are… Read More

State law requires the county appraiser to view and inspect all property in the county once every six years. Appraisal staff will also make visits to property when it sells, when a building permit is filed, and when parcel boundaries change. 

Motor vehicles are appraised in the following ways: Motorcycles, automobiles and light trucks that are tagged to operate at 20,000 pounds or less on public roads are appraised for tax purposes using a formula set forth in laws. The motor vehicles… Read More

To fall under the tax definition of an RV the vehicle must be:•    On a chassis and designed as living quarters for recreational, camping, vacation or travel use•    Not more than 8.5 feet by 45 feet•    An electrical… Read More

The Appraiser's Office can provide you with a Property Record Card, which describes the information we have about your property, for instance square footage, room count, outbuildings, etc. Reviewing this information and alerting us to any… Read More

The State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) has the authority to abate any penalty and order the refund of the penalty. In order to appeal a penalty. To appeal, obtain the form from the Appraiser’s office and return it to the County, who will then send it… Read More
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Brad Eldridge

Brad Eldridge

County Appraiser

Brad has 25 years of experience as a real estate appraiser, including 14 years overseeing commercial real estate values for Douglas County. He also writes and teaches classes for aspiring county appraisers who are seeking to meet their requirements and certifications.

Brad received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Baker University in 1998 and has completed more than 70 appraisal courses. He is a certified general appraiser for the State of Kansas, and he has a MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute.  Additionally, he holds the Certified Assessment Evaluator designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers, where he serves as a senior national instructor.

Brad's goals as County Appraiser include public engagement, integration of technology and effective leadership.

Douglas County Courthouse

1100 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States

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