Douglas County has launched its pilot program to give older people and veterans with service-related disabilities a break on their property taxes.
The program will give folks ages 65 and up and disabled veterans who meet income guidelines a maximum rebate of $300, or the county portion of their property tax, whichever is less.
Those who are interested must apply for the one-year program between Wednesday, Jan. 15, and Tuesday, April 15.
Applicants must meet the following criteria, according to the county:
How to apply
More information about the program and an application are available at dgcoks.gov/taxrebate.
- Own and occupy a home in Douglas County that is not used as a short-term rental
- Be either 65 years of age or older or have disabled veteran as defined by K.S.A. 79-4502
- Maximum home appraised value of $350,000
- Have a total household income at or below the 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Very Low Income guidelines
Household income includes 100% of Social Security and SSI benefits but excludes Social Security Disability or SSI Disability payments. The income limits, based on household size, are outlined in the HUD guidelines for 2024.
Here are HUD’s very low income guidelines for 2024:
Household Size | Total Household Income | Household Size | Total Household Income |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $35,700 | 5 | $55,100 |
2 | $40,800 | 6 | $59,200 |
3 | $45,900 | 7 | $63,250 |
4 | $51,000 | 8 | $67,350 |
More information about the program and the application are available at dgcoks.gov/taxrebate.
Go straight to the application by visiting this link. The online form will allow applicants to attach proof of income, or the form and documentation can be mailed to the county.
People can also apply in person by visiting the county clerk’s office on the first floor of the historic county courthouse at 1100 Massachusetts St. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and can be reached at 785-832-5167.
Rebates will be mailed by July, according to the county.
Douglas County commissioners approved the program in October. Funding for the program is coming from $500,000 in the county’s general fund reserves.
At least 1,666 households could potentially benefit from the program at the maximum rebate limit, according to the commission’s meeting agenda at the time.
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