United Paramount Tax Group
Kansas (KS) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 20 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 35 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 38 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | Yes |
| Kansas State Website | http://portal.kansas.gov/ |
| Capital | Topeka |
| Largest City | Wichita |
| Largest Metro Area | 644,888 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- Kansas Property Tax Filing Deadline Mar 15
- Kansas Property Tax Appeal Deadline Written appeal to County Appraiser within 30 days of assessment
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline Mar 15
- BPP Appeal Deadline June 15
Kansas Property Tax Rate
The revenue raised by property taxes in Kansas goes to city and county governments to pay for services such as fire protection, roads, parks and public schools. While the typical homeowner in Kansas pays just $2,235 annually in real estate taxes, property tax rates are fairly high. The state’s average effective property tax rate (annual property taxes paid as a percentage of home value) is 1.37%.
The typical homeowner in Kansas pays about $2,235 annually in real estate taxes. That bill comes in a bit lower than the national median of $2,578. So although the 1.37% Kansas effective property tax rate is higher than the 1.07% national average, property tax payments generally dip below the U.S. mark due to the state’s median home value of $163,200.