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 for motor vehicles and when taxable property…

No. You must submit the Exemption Application through the Appraiser’s Office for it to be processed correctly.

Your property tax obligations are put “on hold” as soon as the Appraiser’s Office receives your Exemption Application.  If the Board determines that the property does not qualify as tax exempt, you will immediately be responsible for any unpaid taxes.  No interest or penalties will be…

A copy of the Board’s decision will be sent both to you and to the Appraiser’s Office so that we can adjust our records for the property accordingly.

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 approximate base wholesale price (dealer cost) when…

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 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 inaccuracies allows us to ensure your valuation is…

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…

This is how you can calculate an estimation of the property taxes on your property: Looking at your notice of value, find the "appraised value" of your property. Multiply the appraised value by the "assessment percentage" for your property to get your "assessed value." Then, multiply the "assessed…

When valuing your home, the appraiser determines the age, quality, location, condition, style and size of your property. The appraiser then uses one or more of the following three methods for your property valuation: Sales Comparison Approach: Sales of similar properties are compared to each other…

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•  …

Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that real property shall be classified into seven subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages: Residential – 11.5%:  Real property used for residential purposes including multifamily…

The Board’s decision for an exemption application may take several months. We are not informed of the status of your application; you will need to contact the Board directly for this information.

No.  Eligibility for a property tax exemption follows a different set of requirements than sales tax exemptions.