The Property Valuation Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue performs an annual compliance review of county appraisal offices. The review evaluates the accuracy and uniformity in the property appraisals of each county as well as compliance with Kansas laws and regulations related to the administration of the property appraisal system.

A score of 75 points or greater is required to be considered in substantial compliance. The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office scored 99 out of 100 points on the 2025 review. The County Appraiser received notification of its score on Aug. 5. “Your county has met the criteria for substantial compliance,” Bob Kent, deputy director of the Property Valuation Division, wrote in the letter.

The Appraiser’s Office, which has 16 employees, manages and values about 48,300 personal and real property accounts each year. The total appraised value for residential properties in Douglas County is $13.3 billion and it’s $1.8 billion for commercial properties.

“A compliance score like this indicates the county’s values are accurate and well-documented,” County Appraiser Brad Eldridge said. “This impressive compliance score showcases the talent and commitment of our appraisal team.”