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.
Kansas lawmakers have also recently approved changes to state law that will exempt several categories of personal property from taxation beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Personal Property Tax Exempt in 2026:
- Watercraft and marine equipment
- Off-road vehicles, including all-terrain, motorcycles, golf carts and snowmobiles
- Motorized bicycles, scooters and mopeds
- Trailers with a gross weight of 15,000 pounds or less that are used exclusively for personal purposes
Property that becomes exempt on Jan. 1, 2026, will still be taxed for the portion of the year it was owned before that date. After Jan. 1, residents will no longer need to notify the Appraiser’s Office of changes related to exempt personal property.
Personal Property Still Being Taxed in 2026:
- Mobile homes
- Tiny homes
- Aircraft
- Antique and salvage-title vehicles
- Vehicles with heavy tags (16/20 or higher)
- Oil and gas leases
- RVs / RV Trailers
Residents who own taxable personal property will receive a value notice in May 2026 and a tax bill in November 2026. Owners must continue to report any changes to taxable personal property, including:
- Purchase of new personal property
- Sale of personal property
- Changes in the use
- Changes in where the property is stored
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 you own personal property that is indicated above as Personal Property Tax Exempt in 2026 then no action is needed on your behalf. This property will still be taxed for time it was owned prior to January 1, 2026.
If you own any personal property that is indicated above as Personal Property Still Being Taxed in 2026, then you will receive a value notice in May 2026 and will receive a tax bill in November 2026. For these items 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 in where the property is stored. Notification can be done by contacting our office and/or submitting a Personal Property Change Form found below.
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
-- Or --
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.