What can I do if I do not believe the value of my property is correct?

Use one of two ways to challenge the value of your property: you may appeal the "notice of value" of your property by contacting the County Appraiser's Office by phone or in writing within 30 days from the date of notice for real property and May 15th for personal property, or you may fill out a "payment under protest" form with the County Treasurer at the time you pay your taxes. If you paid all your taxes prior to December 20th then the protest can be made no later than December 20th (unless an escrow or tax service agent pays your property taxes, then no later than January 31st). You cannot appeal using both methods for the same property in the same tax year. So, if you start to appeal your "notice of appeal", be sure that you follow through with the appeal. You will not be allowed to "pay under protest" later. If you are not satisfied with the results of your appeal at the county level, you may take your case to the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals. For more information on appeals, please see the Appeals section of our web page or contact the Appraiser's Office.

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1. What does the County Appraiser do?
2. How do I find the value of a particular property?
3. How much did my neighbor's house sell for?
4. My neighbor's property value went down, why did mine go up?
5. How does the county's appraisal affect my taxes?
6. Will the value of my home change every year?
7. What is property appraised at?
8. How does the County Appraiser determine market value?
9. Does the County Appraiser visit my home?
10. If I bought my house last year, shouldn't the value be the same as what I paid for it?
11. When will I be notified of the value of my property?
12. How can I determine if the appraisal of my home is accurate?
13. What can I do if I do not believe the value of my property is correct?
14. How do I calculate the property taxes on my property?
15. What is the mill levy and how is it set?
16. Who pays the taxes due on property I sold or purchased?
17. How is real property classified and assessed in Kansas
18. Are property taxes prorated between buyer and seller?
19. How is personal property classified and assessed in Kansas?
20. Who needs to list personal property for taxation?
21. Who must sign the personal property rendition?
22. When and where does a taxpayer file a rendition?
23. What penalties apply to personal property?
24. Do I have any appeal for the penalty?
25. How are motor vehicles appraised?
26. Can my boat (and motor) valuation be prorated?