Pilot Property Tax Rebate Program
Douglas County is offering a property tax rebate program for low-income seniors and disabled veterans. The maximum rebate payment per household is $400. Rebates will be mailed to applicants by July 2026.
Eligibility criteria
- Reside in Douglas County, KS
- Own and occupy a home
- Home is not used as a short-term rental
- Age 65 and older, or disabled veteran as defined by K.S.A. 79-4502
- Maximum home appraised value of $350,000
- At or below the Kansas Homestead Refund program income limit ($43,389) or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) very low-income limits (whichever is higher for household size). Household income includes 50% of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It excludes disability payments.
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Application Process
Complete and submit the application between Jan. 15, 2026, and April 15, 2026, along with proof of income for all household members.
How to Complete Application
Complete the Application
Include Required Documents
- Form 1040 – U.S individual income tax return for 2025.
- If you are not required to file a federal income tax return, a form SSA-1099 – Social Security Benefit Statement for 2025.
- Disabled veterans must submit a copy of their Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) with a “service connected” designation.
Submit the Application with Required Documents
- Online: Complete and submit the application online
- In Person: County Clerk’s Office, 1100 Massachusetts St., inside the historic County Courthouse on the first floor.
- Mail: County Clerk’s Office, 1100 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044
- Email: Sign and save the application, then attach to an email to propertytaxrebate@dgcoks.gov
Questions? Contact the County Clerk's Office.
2026 Property Tax Rebate Program Income Limits
| Household Size | Total Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $43,389 |
| 2 | $43,389 |
| 3 | $46,600 |
| 4 | $51,750 |
| 5 | $55,900 |
| 6 | $60,050 |
| 7 | $64,200 |
| 8 | $68,350 |
