Treasurer's Office scheduled to mail tax bills on Dec. 5

Real estate and personal property tax bills will be mailed by the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office on Dec. 5. These taxes, based on property valuations and tax levies set earlier this year, fund essential community services, including schools, public safety, water, roads and other infrastructure.

The first half payment for both real estate and personal property taxes is due Dec. 22, 2025, with the second half due May 11, 2026.

There are several ways to pay taxes:

• Online: Visit https://propertyinfo.douglascountyks.org
• By mail: Send a check with your payment stub to Douglas County Treasurer, P.O. Box 668, Lawrence, KS 66044
• Drop box or in person at the Treasurer's Office locations in Lawrence at 2601 W. Sixth St. or 1100 Massachusetts St.

The Treasurer's Office collects taxes and then distributes them to the appropriate taxing districts. For more information, watch this "Where Does the Money Go?" video.