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Kansas Property Tax Calculator (2026)

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The Kansas median effective property tax rate is 1.29% for 2026 — median real-estate taxes paid divided by median home value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $5,160 a year (~$430 a month). Kansas ranks #13 of 51 nationally. Enter your home value below for an instant estimate, then confirm the exact rate with your county.

What is the Kansas property tax rate in 2026?

Kansas's median effective property tax rate is 1.29%. On the state median home value of $217,200, the typical bill is about $2,798 a year.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Kansas?

About $5,160 a year, or roughly $430 a month, at the 1.29% median effective rate.

Where does Kansas rank nationally?

Kansas ranks #13 of 51 by median effective rate (1 = highest), among the highest in the country. That is 0.35% above the 0.94% US average.

Is this my exact property tax bill?

No. Your county sets the millage and assessed value. This uses the state median; homestead, senior, and veteran exemptions can lower your bill.

Kansas Property Tax Calculator (2026)

Rates updated 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). Live estimate — state median effective rate.

Home value$400,000
Estimated annual property tax$5,160
Estimated monthly (escrow)$430
Kansas median effective rate1.29%
National rank: #13 of 51 (1 = highest)US avg: 0.94%

Kansas's median effective property tax rate is 0.35% above the US average of 0.94%. Your county, assessed value, and exemptions will change the actual bill.

How does property tax work in Kansas?

Kansas property tax is set locally, not by the state. Your county assessor values your home, then applies a local millage (tax) rate. Cities, school districts, and special districts each add a share.

Because rates vary by county, this page uses the Kansas median effective rate of 1.29%. That is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2024). It is a benchmark, not your exact bill.

How much is property tax on a home in Kansas?

Home valueRate (1.29%)Annual taxMonthly
$200,0001.29%$2,580$215
$400,0001.29%$5,160$430
$217,200 (state median)1.29%$2,798$233
$750,0001.29%$9,675$806

How do you calculate Kansas property tax by hand?

  1. Find your home's assessed value on your county notice.
  2. Apply your county's assessment ratio if it uses one.
  3. Multiply the taxable value by the local millage (tax) rate.
  4. For a quick estimate, multiply your home value by 1.29% (the Kansas median effective rate).

What exemptions can lower your Kansas property tax?

Most counties offer a homestead exemption on your primary home. Many add relief for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These lower your taxable value, so your real rate is often below the median.

Rules and amounts vary by county and change over time. Check your county assessor for the exemptions you qualify for before relying on a figure.

Why is your actual Kansas bill different from this estimate?

Three things move your bill away from the state median. Your county rate may be higher or lower than the median. Your assessed value can lag the market. And exemptions reduce the taxable amount.

Use this page to budget and compare. For the exact number, use your latest assessment notice and your county's current millage rate.

How does property tax vary by county in Kansas?

Property tax in Kansas is set and collected at the county level, so your rate depends on where you live. Across Kansas's 105 counties, the effective rate ranges from 0.9% in Washington County to 1.93% in Comanche County. The table lists every county's effective rate, median home value, and median tax paid (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024).

CountyEffective rateMedian home valueMedian tax
Allen County1.3%$107,600$1,796
Anderson County1.37%$171,400$2,353
Atchison County1.31%$145,700$1,925
Barber County1.36%$97,000$1,648
Barton County1.57%$126,400$2,126
Bourbon County1.35%$113,800$1,789
Brown County1.06%$118,100$1,461
Butler County1.47%$217,600$3,177
Chase County1.26%$109,700$1,500
Chautauqua County1%$65,500$991
Cherokee County1.06%$100,100$1,219
Cheyenne County1.35%$125,900$1,636
Clark County1.05%$87,600$1,699
Clay County1.32%$155,900$2,055
Cloud County1.5%$100,000$1,704
Coffey County0.91%$157,400$1,717
Comanche County1.93%$69,600$1,500
Cowley County1.15%$120,900$1,999
Crawford County1.06%$132,600$1,406
Decatur County1.51%$89,500$1,604
Dickinson County1.38%$146,800$2,154
Doniphan County0.91%$135,200$1,445
Douglas County1.19%$309,400$3,776
Edwards County1.18%$70,900$1,120
Elk County1.66%$68,500$1,388
Ellis County1.12%$216,300$2,682
Ellsworth County1.46%$114,900$1,693
Finney County1.36%$201,400$2,900
Ford County1.34%$151,100$2,300
Franklin County1.31%$198,700$2,810
Geary County1.47%$172,700$2,496
Gove County1.27%$118,400$1,730
Graham County1.47%$89,900$1,641
Grant County1.21%$110,300$1,670
Gray County1.35%$206,000$3,071
Greeley County1.79%$115,200$2,178
Greenwood County1.22%$88,700$1,348
Hamilton County1.58%$115,800$1,729
Harper County1.56%$83,800$1,495
Harvey County1.4%$180,300$2,715
Haskell County1.35%$165,100$2,396
Hodgeman County1.35%$101,600$1,683
Jackson County1.1%$207,300$2,363
Jefferson County1.11%$216,900$2,733
Jewell County1.21%$64,600$1,247
Johnson County1.12%$391,200$4,447
Kearny County1.14%$200,900$2,108
Kingman County1.38%$111,100$1,935
Kiowa County1.21%$155,300$1,720
Labette County1.4%$94,600$1,559
Lane County1.37%$127,100$1,680
Leavenworth County1.03%$282,900$3,424
Lincoln County1.54%$96,900$1,419
Linn County1%$173,600$2,007
Logan County1.69%$117,900$1,932
Lyon County1.36%$150,600$2,341
Marion County1.45%$124,200$2,006
Marshall County1.14%$127,700$1,574
McPherson County1.33%$211,200$2,901
Meade County1.12%$148,900$2,005
Miami County1.19%$287,700$3,643
Mitchell County1.49%$133,800$2,217
Montgomery County1.56%$101,700$1,754
Morris County1.44%$129,600$1,898
Morton County1.84%$96,100$1,995
Nemaha County0.91%$217,200$2,080
Neosho County1.41%$111,300$1,637
Ness County1.55%$89,700$1,751
Norton County1.1%$101,500$1,724
Osage County1.32%$156,800$2,343
Osborne County1.34%$86,400$1,465
Ottawa County1.34%$166,000$2,760
Pawnee County1.69%$93,000$1,887
Phillips County1.19%$96,500$1,738
Pottawatomie County1%$245,900$2,792
Pratt County1.55%$114,600$1,993
Rawlins County1.43%$103,800$1,620
Reno County1.48%$132,500$2,158
Republic County1.43%$75,600$1,350
Rice County1.35%$104,600$1,593
Riley County1.41%$237,100$3,466
Rooks County1.54%$89,000$1,718
Rush County1.33%$83,600$1,562
Russell County1.56%$119,000$2,218
Saline County1.34%$179,600$2,345
Scott County1.57%$160,000$2,640
Sedgwick County1.18%$203,300$2,461
Seward County1.56%$136,500$2,284
Shawnee County1.34%$180,900$2,705
Sheridan County1.21%$167,200$2,490
Sherman County1.45%$136,700$2,171
Smith County1.71%$94,100$1,722
Stafford County1.26%$97,600$1,550
Stanton County1.91%$67,800$1,667
Stevens County1.78%$129,300$2,433
Sumner County1.36%$135,100$2,130
Thomas County1.34%$172,700$2,440
Trego County1.39%$120,900$1,753
Wabaunsee County1.06%$177,300$2,276
Wallace County1.38%$105,000$1,405
Washington County0.9%$117,100$1,607
Wichita County1.35%$99,300$1,728
Wilson County1.27%$93,500$1,387
Woodson County1.36%$81,200$1,569
Wyandotte County1.39%$172,300$2,509

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Verified by our data team

Last updated: June 21, 2026. Effective rates verified against the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 — median real-estate taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value — and cross-checked with the Tax Foundation and Construction Coverage 2026 compilations.

What are the most frequently asked questions?

  • Kansas's median effective property tax rate is 1.29% (median tax paid divided by median home value, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). Your county rate may differ.

  • About $3,870 a year, or roughly $323 a month, at the 1.29% median effective rate before exemptions.

  • Your county assesses your home's value and applies a local millage rate. For a fast estimate, multiply your home value by the 1.29% Kansas median rate.

  • Most Kansas counties offer a homestead exemption on a primary residence, and many add senior, veteran, and disability relief. Amounts vary by county — confirm with your assessor.

  • This uses the state median rate. Your county may tax above the median, your assessed value may differ, and exemptions change the taxable amount.

Disclaimer: this page is for educational and estimation purposes only; it is property-tax research, NOT tax or legal advice. Property tax is assessed locally by your county and municipality. Figures use each state's median effective rate (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024); your county, assessed value, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran, disability) will change the actual bill. Always confirm with your county assessor or a qualified professional.