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State Government April 14, 2026 - 10:48 am

‘The people of Kansas lost’: Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature’s last-ditch attempt to make good on campaign promises to deliver […]

State Government March 31, 2026 - 8:59 am

Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The Senate and House narrowly passed a bill giving 10% of registered voters in a taxing area the ability to stop some property tax increases, a move one senator called “tyranny of the minority.”

State Government March 21, 2026 - 11:10 am

Kansas House advances property tax relief plan, but its outlook remains uncertain

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas House has advanced property tax relief legislation, but its components must clear several more hurdles, including passage in the Senate, a vote of the people and another round of lawmaking, before its effects are realized.

State Government March 17, 2026 - 9:57 am

Kansas House, Senate trade blows on promised property tax relief

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas House and Senate went tit-for-tat last week, rebuffing each other’s property tax relief proposals, which have been billed this legislative session as making good on old promises to alleviate Kansans’ residential property tax burdens.

State Government March 11, 2026 - 3:39 pm

Kansas property tax system is akin to ‘Titanic that’s hit the iceberg,’ lawmaker says

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas legislators’ lineup of property tax relief legislation could chip away at state and local revenue, but some see the proposals as course correction, making up for years of rising property taxes.

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%.

State Government February 25, 2026 - 9:57 pm

Kansas House dramatically amends bill aimed at constraining local property tax increases

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas House voted Wednesday to alter significant provisions of a bipartisan property tax reform bill granting the public a direct voice in decisions by local government to raise property taxes more than 3% annually.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 23, 2025 - 11:34 am

Some personal property will stop being taxable in Kansas in the new year

by Lawrence Times

Some personal property — such as off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and scooters, and watercraft — will cease to be taxed by the state of Kansas starting in the new year.

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.

Education August 10, 2025 - 12:37 pm

Lawrence school board to consider setting maximum property tax rate for 2026; taxes would increase

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a maximum mill levy for the 2025-26 budget that would increase property taxes.

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