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.
This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to completely ban the state and all local governments from levying any property taxes. The measure would directly affect all property owners in Kansas by eliminating the legal authority to collect these taxes on real estate, personal property, and other taxable assets. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, it would remove the existing system that currently classifies and assesses different types of property at specific percentages of their value.
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.
This bill restores eligibility for renters to claim property tax refunds under Kansas' homestead program. Previously excluded, renters meeting income, age, or disability criteria can now qualify for the same tax refunds previously available only to homeowners. The key change modifies the definition of "homestead" to explicitly include rented properties starting in tax year 2026, aligning with the program's existing eligibility categories for qualifying individuals. It directly affects low-income renters in Kansas who meet the income and household requirements outlined in the law.
SB 489 creates a universal homestead exemption in Kansas, effective January 1, 2028, that exempts the first $10,000 of a property’s appraised value from all local property taxes for homeowners who occupy the property as their primary residence. It applies to all qualifying homesteads (dwelling + up to 160 acres) and requires new homeowners to submit a declaration at closing (by July 1, 2027) or file directly with the county appraiser, certifying the property is their sole primary residence. This exemption is in addition to existing benefits like the school finance levy exemption and homestead tax refunds. It directly affects Kansas homeowners by reducing their property tax burden without replacing other existing tax relief programs.
