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.
The Kansas Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to cap property valuation increases at 3%, the first step toward achieving a constitutional change that would need to be approved by voters.
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%.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Douglas County appraiser’s office has mailed change of value notices for this year and will soon host information sessions about property valuations, taxes and the process to appeal valuations.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday gave city staff some guidance for how they might want to address a $6.5 million budget deficit projected for 2026, possibly to include fees for recreational facilities and a property tax rate increase.
The Senate tax committee heard testimony today on a resolution that would cap the annual increases in appraised property values at 3%.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve the city’s 2025 budget and five-year capital improvement plan.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
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.
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025 with a 3.6-mill increase to property tax rates.
Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. Commissioners also could still add $20 million in expenditures.
