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Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a slight reduction to the property tax rate for 2027, though most property owners will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners will soon begin days of hearings for a proposed budget that includes a flat property tax rate, though most residents will still see tax increases.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to expand a property tax rebate program with a goal of offering further assistance to seniors with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2026 budget, which lowers the property tax rate but will still increase property taxes for most residents.
Douglas County commissioners — following about 21 hours of budget hearings and deliberations over the past week and a half — set their maximum property tax rate for 2026.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners will kick off their annual budget process with a series of public hearings set to begin Monday, July 7.
Douglas County has launched its pilot program to give older people and veterans with service-related disabilities a break on their property taxes. Here’s how to apply.
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a pilot program aimed at providing property tax relief to older people with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
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Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2025 budget, which includes a lower property tax rate than the current budget but will still increase taxes for many property owners.
