Tax Code Reference
Effective Rate: 1.21%
Kansas
Property Tax Code
Kansas Statutes Annotated — Chapter 79 (Taxation) — Complete reference for assessment procedures, appeal rights, exemptions, and key statutes governing property taxation in Kansas.
Quick Facts
Assessment Authority
County Appraiser
Appeal Board
County Appraiser
Assessment Ratio
11.5% of appraised value (residential)
Assessment Cycle
Annual
Appeal Deadline
30 days from the mailing of your notice (equalization appeal), OR pay under protest — Dec 20, 2026 for the second route
Assessment System
Governing CodeKansas Statutes Annotated — Chapter 79 (Taxation)
Assessment AuthorityCounty Appraiser
Assessment Ratio11.5% of appraised value (residential)
Assessment CycleAnnual
Appeal System
Appeal BoardCounty Appraiser / State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA)
Appeal Deadline30 days from the mailing of your notice (equalization appeal), OR pay under protest — Dec 20, 2026 for the second route
Key Notes for Kansas
Kansas uses a classified property tax system. Residential property is assessed at 11.5% of appraised value. The notice of value is typically mailed in March.
Hearing Types Available
1
Informal appeal to appraiser2
County Board of Equalization3
BOTA4
District CourtValid Grounds for Appeal
Overvaluation
Incorrect classification
Denial of exemption