JOHNSON CO., Kan. (KCTV) – Notices for proposed property tax increases will soon be in the mailboxes of hundreds of thousands of Johnson County residents.
Johnson County, Kansas, officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 8, that on or before Saturday more than 230,000 notices of proposed property tax increases will be sent as required by law.
The law requires counties to send taxpayers a notice when the revenue-neutral rate compared to the proposed tax rates for each entity exceeds the revenue-neutral rate.
County officials noted that the revenue neutral rate represents the mill levy rate that would generate the same property tax revenue as levied the previous year based on the current tax year’s June 1 certified assessed valuation.
The County said the notice provides the dates, times and locations for public hearings to be held by each entity that intends to exceed the revenue-neutral rate.
In June, officials indicated that a special legislative session was held to focus on property tax relief that would increase the school levy exemption from $44,702 to $75,000 of appraised value. This resulted in a $172.50 credit for properties that qualified. The new exemption amount is reflected in the 2024 school general taxing authority.
As a reminder, the County said the notices are not bills and should not be paid. Property taxes are calculated on Nov. 1, however, the actual tax could increase or decrease from these estimates.
The County noted that property tax statements will be sent later in November. First-half tax payments are due on or before Dec. 20.
New in 2024, County officials said property owners can print their notices through a search for their property with the quick reference number or address HERE.
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