Real Property Valuation

All property in the State of Kansas is valued annually as of January 1st. Most property is valued based on its fair market value. Fair market value is the amount an informed buyer is willing to pay, and an informed seller is willing to accept for property in an open market.

Sales are used in connection with cost, income, and other factors to arrive at an appraised value. Exceptions are land devoted to agricultural use, which is valued on its income or productivity, and some commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, which is valued based on a formula set forth in Kansas law.

The Appraiser's Office can provide you with information that was used in the valuation of your property.

A Property Record Card (PRC) describes the information we have about the property, for instance square footage, room count, outbuildings, etc. Reviewing this information and alerting us to any inaccuracies allows us to ensure your valuation is appropriate. For most properties, a cost report and a comparable sales report are also available for you to review. Commercial properties may have an income valuation report. 

Property information can be obtained using the Property Search.

If you do not agree with the valuation of your property after reviewing the Property Record Card and other relative information, you may file an appeal.

Learn more about the appeal process here:

The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office must follow specific Kansas laws, guidelines, and procedures and must meet the compliance standards set by the State of Kansas Property Valuation Division annually. Market value is influenced by sale transactions in the marketplace. In Kansas, county appraisal offices have a legal responsibility to analyze those transactions and appraise property based upon what is happening in the marketplace.

Information about recent factors in property valuation can also be found here: