What is the property tax rate in Kansas?

Kansas has an effective property tax rate of 1.30%, ranking it #14 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,643 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Kansas?

Property taxes in Kansas are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (1.30%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Kansas has the lowest property taxes?

Among Kansas's 105 counties, Wyandotte County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Kansas have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Kansas offers several property tax exemptions including: Homestead Refund, Disabled Veteran, SAFESR (Over 65). See the exemptions section above for details.

Kansas Property Tax Rate

2023 Data · 105 Counties

1.30%effective rate

Kansas has an effective property tax rate of 1.30%, ranking it #14 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Kansas pays $2,643 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $203,400. This rate is 37% higher than the national average of 0.95%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

1.30%

#14 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,643

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$203,400

2023 estimate

Total Counties📍

105

Population: 2,937,569

Property Tax Rates by County in Kansas

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Stanton County	2.47%	$1,586	$64,200
#2	Comanche County	2.29%	$1,369	$59,900
#3	Clark County	2.05%	$1,610	$78,400
#4	Morton County	2.04%	$1,952	$95,600
#5	Elk County	1.99%	$1,211	$60,900
#6	Jewell County	1.97%	$1,222	$62,100
#7	Ness County	1.96%	$1,678	$85,400
#8	Greeley County	1.91%	$2,080	$108,900
#9	Mitchell County	1.90%	$2,084	$109,600
#10	Rush County	1.90%	$1,504	$79,300
#11	Logan County	1.82%	$2,117	$116,600
#12	Woodson County	1.81%	$1,396	$77,100
#13	Stevens County	1.80%	$2,239	$124,500
#14	Cloud County	1.79%	$1,722	$96,300
#15	Decatur County	1.79%	$1,408	$78,500
#16	Pawnee County	1.79%	$1,832	$102,400
#17	Harper County	1.78%	$1,379	$77,300
#18	Kingman County	1.78%	$1,916	$107,400
#19	Hodgeman County	1.77%	$1,638	$92,700
#20	Rooks County	1.77%	$1,593	$90,000

How Kansas Compares

Kansas

1.30%

National Average

0.95%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Kansas

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Estimate your annual property tax based on your location and home value

State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,900

$325/month · Rate: 1.30%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

1.30%

Kansas Property Tax Exemptions

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Homestead Refund

Up to $700 refund based on income

Homeowners age 55+, disabled, or with dependent child; income under $37,750

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Disabled Veteran

Full exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

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SAFESR (Over 65)

75% refund of property taxes (up to a cap)

Homeowners age 65+ with income of $22,000 or less

Nearby States

Colorado

0.49%

Missouri

0.88%

Nebraska

1.50%

Oklahoma

0.82%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.