Kansas Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate property taxes in Kansas. The average effective property tax rate in KS is 1.2%, which is above the national average of 0.89%. Estimate your annual property tax bill.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Annual Property Tax

$4,200.00

Monthly Equivalent

$350.00

Effective Rate

1.200%

Property Tax Breakdown

Assessed Value$350,000.00
Homestead Exemption$0.00
Taxable Value$350,000.00
Annual Tax$4,200.00
Monthly Equivalent$350.00

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Kansas Property Tax Guide

Property tax in Kansas averages about 1.20% of a home's value as an effective rate, noticeably above the roughly 0.9% national average. There is no statewide property tax bill; instead, counties assess and collect the tax locally, and the money funds schools, county services, cities, and special districts. Because rates are set by overlapping local taxing units, the effective rate on two similar homes can differ depending on which county and districts they sit in.

Kansas figures your bill in steps. The county appraiser sets a market value, residential property is assessed at a fixed percentage of that value to get the assessed value, and the combined local mill levy is then applied to produce the tax owed. To estimate it, you multiply the assessed value by the total mill rate for your area. Homeowners may qualify for relief through the state's homestead refund program, which returns part of the property tax paid to eligible lower-income, older, or disabled residents, and a separate exemption reduces the taxable value for residential property used as a primary home.

Kansas Property Tax Details (2026)

Avg. Effective Property Tax Rate 1.2%
National Average 0.89%
vs. National Average 0.31 points above
Estate Tax None
State Sales Tax 6.5%
State Income Tax progressive (up to 5.58%)

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Kansas Property Tax FAQ

What is the average property tax rate in Kansas?
The average effective rate is about 1.20% of home value, above the national average of roughly 0.9%. That figure is a statewide average; actual rates are set locally and vary by county and taxing district. A home in a high-levy area can owe meaningfully more than the average, while one in a low-levy county owes less.
Who assesses and bills property tax in Kansas?
Counties handle it. The county appraiser determines each property's market value, and the county clerk and treasurer apply the combined mill levies from schools, the county, cities, and special districts to produce and collect the bill. Kansas has no separate statewide property tax, so your entire bill is built from local rates layered together.
How do I estimate my Kansas property tax bill?
Start with the appraiser's market value, multiply by the residential assessment percentage to get the assessed value, then multiply that assessed value by the total mill levy for your location. Mill levies are expressed in dollars per $1,000 of assessed value, so a higher combined levy or a higher appraisal both raise the bill. Checking your county's published mill rate gives you the figure to plug in.
What property tax relief does Kansas offer homeowners?
Kansas runs a homestead refund program that returns a portion of property taxes paid to qualifying residents, generally those who are older, disabled, or below an income limit. A residential exemption also reduces the taxable value on a primary home before the mill levy is applied. Both are administered through state and county channels, and eligibility depends on income, age, and how the property is used.

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