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Lawrence news September 27, 2026 - 11:10 am

Lawrence residents: Get an idea of what your 2027 property tax bill will look like

by Mackenzie Clark

Here’s a calculator for Lawrence residents to see how much they should expect to pay in property taxes in 2027.

Lawrence news August 26, 2026 - 8:05 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2026 - 7:31 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve maximum property tax rate for 2027

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news July 3, 2026 - 5:26 pm

Douglas County Commission to hold budget hearings; most residents will see property tax increases under proposal

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news February 26, 2026 - 2:47 pm

Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%

by 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%.

Lawrence news October 8, 2025 - 7:28 pm

Douglas County to expand property tax rebate program for seniors, disabled veterans

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Lawrence news August 27, 2025 - 7:06 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 2026 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2026 budget, which lowers the property tax rate but will still increase property taxes for most residents.

Lawrence news July 16, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Douglas County Commission sets maximum property tax rate for 2026

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news June 26, 2025 - 5:34 pm

Save the dates: Public hearings set for proposed Douglas County budget

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners will kick off their annual budget process with a series of public hearings set to begin Monday, July 7.

Lawrence news January 14, 2025 - 1:21 pm

Douglas County to open applications for property tax rebates for seniors, disabled veterans

by Lawrence Times

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.

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