How many Sedgwick County homeowners have appealed their property values so far?
With weeks to go before the deadline, more than 500 Sedgwick County property owners have filed an appeal of their 2026 appraisals.
Property owners received their appraisals in the mail this month after county officials said 88% would see increased values. The county saw an overall median net change of 9.3% and an average increase of 13.5%.
Rising values may mean another year of higher property tax bills for many. That’s because the valuations set each spring are used to determine how much is owed in taxes. Sedgwick County homeowners have seen substantial increases in their tax bills in reason years.
For those who don’t agree with their property’s appraised value, there is an appeal process. As of Monday, 539 property owners had already filed informal appeals.
Here’s what to know if you want to join them.
How to appeal your Sedgwick County property valuation
Property and homeowners can sign the form provided with their valuation notice and send it back to the address listed to appeal the new value.
You have until Tuesday, March 31 to file for an appeal.
Owners should provide evidence of their property and structure’s value with the appeal. That can include things like neighboring sales data, recent fee appraisals and property condition evidence, like photos and inspection reports. Evidence can be submitted on Sedgwick County’s website, by email or snail mail.
Once the appeal is filed, a county official will hold an informal meeting with the property’s representative. Failure to appear at the informal meeting will mean the appeal will be terminated, the county’s website reads.
If you still don’t agree with the findings after the informal appeal meeting, owners can also appeal that decision through several means. The steps to appeal further will be provided to the property owner during the informal meeting.
Once the deadline at the end of the month has passed, property values are set for the coming taxing cycle.
Taxpayers can also appeal through a “payment under protest,” which they can do either when the first half of taxes are paid in December or the second half in May. Forms can be filled out at the Sedgwick County treasurer’s office or by calling 316-660-9000 to have the form mailed or faxed to you. After the county receives the protest forms, an informal meeting will be set with one of the county’s appraisers.
While property valuations don’t decide how much you will owe in property taxes this year, they are a part of the formula to determine what your tax bill will be. That determination will be made once all taxing jurisdictions set their mill levies for the year.
