What is the mill levy?

The mill levy is the "tax rate" that is applied to the assessed value of your property. It consists of a local portion which is used to fund area services and statewide portion which is used to fund state institutions. The Legislature and Governor reduced the local school general fund levy from 35 mills to 27 mills beginning in 1997. In addition, the first 20,000 in the appraised value of your home is exempt from the school general fund mill levy.

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1. Why is property taxed in Kansas?
2. What does my County Appraiser do?
3. How does the county’s appraisal affect my taxes?
4. Will the value of my property change every year?
5. At what value is my home appraised for property tax purposes?
6. How does the County Appraiser determine market value?
7. Does the County Appraiser visit my property?
8. If I bought my house last year, shouldn’t the value be the same as what I paid for it a year ago?
9. When will I be notified of the value of my property?
10. What can I do if I believe the value of my home is too high?
11. What is the mill levy?
12. How do I calculate the property taxes on my home?
13. When are property tax bills sent an when should they be paid?
14. Do I qualify for a homestead property tax refund?
15. Can I have someone else protest my value for me?
16. Where can I find the current Tax Levies for my area?
17. Why is the County Appraiser's Office asking me for my income and expense information and am I required to give it to them?
18. How do I find my Assessment rate for my property?