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Housing (Seniors)

Every housing bill, vote, and legislator stance in Kansas, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

KS Legislature US Congress
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2025-2026 Regular Session
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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1625: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

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.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates a property tax exemption for seniors, reducing school district revenue and limiting government fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax exemptions for seniors, reducing housing costs and supporting affordable housing for elderly residents.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors
died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5035: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for seniors, reducing financial burden on older homeowners without altering overall tax structure.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax exemptions for seniors, reducing housing costs and supporting affordable housing for older adults.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors