Ways property taxes are impacting Kansans in recent years

These curated stories on property taxes in Kansas highlight how taxes impact homeowners and local government decisions.

Rising property taxes in Sedgwick County are a significant concern for its residents, with property appraisals increasing for a majority, prompting many appeals.

NO. 1: RISING PROPERTY TAXES SEEN AS A PERSISTENT HOUSING THREAT FOR KANSANS, SURVEY FINDS

More than 40% of survey respondents also said they did not have enough savings to cover monthly expenses. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron

NO. 2: MOST HOMEOWNERS IN SEDGWICK COUNTY WILL SEE INCREASE IN TAX APPRAISAL. HERE ARE DETAILS

“Demand is high and the supply of homes is tight, thus prices increase as a result of this continuing imbalance.” | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron

NO. 3: SEDGWICK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISALS SPARK SURGE IN APPEALS

About 87% of residential property owners and 73% of commercial property owners saw an increase in their property valuations for 2025. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Margaret Britton-Mehlisch

NO. 4: PROPERTY TAX HIKE? NEW SALES TAX? WICHITA DISCUSSING OPTIONS AS DEFICIT LOOMS

Here’s how either option could affect you. | Published April 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron Chance Swaim

NO. 5: WICHITA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET WITH FIRST PROPERTY TAX RATE CUT IN DECADES

Property owners in Wichita will see their first city mill levy reduction in decades after the city council approved the 2026 budget Tuesday. | Published August 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists or members of the Wichita Journalism Collaborative.