This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit how much the assessed value of residential real property and mobile homes can increase each year in Kansas. The amendment would cap annual increases for these property types at 1.5% of their value, starting from January 1, 2027. This change directly affects homeowners and mobile home owners by restricting how their property tax bases can grow over time. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and would be submitted to voters for approval before taking effect.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas. It would exempt residential property owned and occupied by individuals aged 60 or older from all school district levies. The change applies to the state's property tax classification system and would take effect starting January 1, 2013. This measure directly affects elderly homeowners by reducing their annual school tax payments.
This bill proposes to change the state constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate in Kansas from 11.5% to 9%. The change would directly affect homeowners and communities with mobile or manufactured homes by reducing the percentage of their property's value used to calculate taxes. If approved by voters, the new rate would apply to properties starting January 1, 2027, while other property classes like agricultural land and commercial buildings would keep their current assessment percentages.
This bill proposes amending the Kansas Constitution to cap annual increases in the taxable value of real property and mobile homes used for residential purposes at 3%. The limit applies starting in the 2026 tax year, with the initial calculation based on the 2022 appraised values. Exceptions to this cap are allowed if the property undergoes new construction, improvements, a change in assessment class, loss of tax exemptions, or a change in legal description. Additionally, the capped value would carry over to new owners if the property is sold, unless the legislature creates specific exceptions.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Kansas that would limit how much property tax assessments can increase each year for most real estate and mobile homes. Under the new rules, the taxable value of these properties could rise by no more than 3% annually, unless the property is newly built, improved, sold, or reclassified. The amendment also allows the state legislature to create specific laws that freeze tax valuations for owner-occupied homes belonging to qualifying seniors. By embedding these limits in the state constitution, the change would establish a permanent cap on assessment growth rather than relying on temporary statutes.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 1619 proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate and mobile homes from 11.5% to 9%. This change would directly affect homeowners and mobile home residents by reducing the percentage of their property's market value used to calculate their tax liability. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and subsequent approval by state voters to take effect.
This bill proposes to add a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas, specifically targeting homeowners aged 60 or older who live in their primary residence. The key provision would exempt this residential property from all school district property tax levies, while other taxes on the property would remain unchanged. This change is designed to reduce the financial burden of school taxes on older Kansans without altering the overall property tax structure for other groups.
HB 2669 prevents homeowner associations (HOAs) in Kansas from banning rooftop solar panels on individual units. It directly affects unit owners who want to install solar systems, ensuring associations cannot restrict or prohibit such installations. Associations may set reasonable placement rules, but these cannot block installation, harm system function, limit usage, or increase costs or reduce efficiency. The law does not apply to shared common areas like hallways or pools. This bill updates Kansas’ housing laws to support solar adoption while allowing limited, non-discriminatory HOA oversight.
HB 2634 requires Kansas landlords in cities or counties without their own maintenance code to follow the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 (IMPC 2012) for health and safety repairs, such as electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance. This ensures rental properties meet basic safety standards in areas lacking local regulations. The bill also allows limited written agreements between landlords and tenants to share specific maintenance tasks, but only if entered in good faith and not to evade the landlord’s core responsibilities. It does not change existing obligations for properties in jurisdictions with adopted codes.
HB 2768 requires Kansas landlords to accept multiple payment methods for rent as long as the full amount is paid on time, and to consider all types of income (including wages, government benefits, pensions, and child support) when evaluating tenant applications. Landlords who refuse multiple payments must refund the amount, and those who reject applicants for not considering all income must pay double the application fees. Violations can result in actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for tenants. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all residential rental agreements under Kansas' landlord-tenant law.
