Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Kansas
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Kansas, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Counties mail valuation notices from mid-February through early April. Appeal by contacting the county appraiser's office within 30 days from the date the notice was mailed; Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Property Valuation, A Guide to the Property Valuation Appeal Process - Equalization Appeals (rev. 5/20/2026)
| Appealing your assessment | Counties mail valuation notices from mid-February through early April. Appeal by contacting the county appraiser's office within 30 days from the date the notice was mailed; the process starts with an informal meeting, and the county must initiate evidence supporting its value. If not satisfied, appeal to the Board of Tax Appeals Small Claims and Expedited Hearings Division (required first for single-family homes) within 30 days of the mailing of the informal meeting results, and then to the full Board of Tax Appeals within 30 days. Alternatively, an owner may pay taxes under protest. Abandoning an appeal bars a payment-under-protest appeal for the same year. |
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| When property taxes are due | Taxes may be paid in full on or before December 20, or half by December 20 and the remaining half on or before May 10 of the following year. Source: K.S.A. 79-2004(a) |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Kansas?
Counties mail valuation notices from mid-February through early April. Appeal by contacting the county appraiser's office within 30 days from the date the notice was mailed; the process starts with an informal meeting, and the county must initiate evidence supporting its value. If not satisfied, appeal to the Board of Tax Appeals Small Claims and Expedited Hearings Division (required first for single-family homes) within 30 days of the mailing of the informal meeting results, and then to the full Board of Tax Appeals within 30 days. Alternatively, an owner may pay taxes under protest. Abandoning an appeal bars a payment-under-protest appeal for the same year.
When are property taxes due in Kansas?
Taxes may be paid in full on or before December 20, or half by December 20 and the remaining half on or before May 10 of the following year.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.