County Appraiser
Personal Property
Personal Property is defined as every tangible thing that is not part of real property. This page details the recent changes about Personal Property filings.
Previously, all Kansas taxpayers were required to annually list, sign and submit a personal property form (rendition) to the county appraiser’s office no later than March 15 for all tangible personal property subject to taxation as of January 1.
In 2024, Kansas lawmakers removed the annual reporting requirement for taxpayers if there is an accurate description (rendition) on file and no changes are required. This change was made in Senate Bill 410 that amended K.S.A. 79-306 (the state statute that addresses the listing and filing requirements for personal property).
In other words, if there have not been any changes to your personal property, you do not have to file any documents with our office this year and no action is needed on your behalf.
You are still required to notify our office of any changes to your personal property. Examples of changes that should be reported include: the purchase of new personal property, the sale of personal property, changes in the use, and/or changes where the property is stored.
Personal Property Change Form
Please fill out and submit the form below to inform our office of any changes to your personal property.
Option 1
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Option 2
If you have any questions, please contact the Personal Property Division of the County Appraiser’s Office at (785) 832-5292 or use our contact form online.
Other Personal Property Resources
Additional Personal Property forms and resources can found in the Appraiser Documents section on the home page.
To access information about your listed Personal Property items, please use the Property Search.
Important Dates and Valuations
Personal Property Important Dates
| January 1 | Assessment Date |
| April 1 | Oil and Gas Renditions Due |
| May 1 | Valuation Notices Mailed to Owners Who Filed by March 15th |
| May 10 | Second Half of Previous Year Taxes Due (If not already paid in full) |
| May 15 | Last Day to File an Appeal |
| May 20 | All Appeal Results Must Be Mailed |
| December 20 | First Half of Taxes Due |
| December 20 | Deadline to Notify Appraiser of Changes for Proratable Items |
*Late filing of the required statement of personal property ownership will result in penalties. View the penalty schedule here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Property and Taxes | Frequently Asked Questions
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 system which operates above 12 volts, as well as…
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 to the Board for their review. Either party may…
Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that Personal property shall be classified into six subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages: • Mobile Homes – 11.5%: Mobile homes used for residential purposes• …
According to Kansas law, personal property is every tangible thing that is not part of real property.
Any watercraft is exempt if one or more of the following apply:• If the watercraft was exempt or could be exempt as commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (subclass 5) because it was acquired after June 30, 2006.• The purchase price of the watercraft was $750 or…
Every person, association, company or corporation must list any personal property that they own or control. If they control any personal property belonging to others, they must list the property in the owner's name with the county appraiser.