Kansas Property Tax Relief: Exemptions & How to File
Kansas has 4 main property tax relief programs, administered through your County Appraiser. Filing is free.
Biggest benefit
Refund of a percentage of general property tax paid on the homestead, based on household income; up to a maximum refund of $700.
Earliest common deadline
April 15, 2026
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Never pay to file a property tax exemption
Applying for a homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemption is always free through your County Appraiser. You do not need a middleman, and no one can file it "faster" for a fee.
Be skeptical of official-looking letters offering to file your homestead exemption, "designate" your homestead, or send you a copy of your deed for $50–$200. These are private solicitations, not government notices. When in doubt, contact your County Appraiser directly using the phone number on your tax bill.
Kansas property tax relief programs
Amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and the official source for each program.
| Program | Benefit | Who qualifies | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Homestead Refund (Form K-40H)Tax Credit | Refund of a percentage of general property tax paid on the homestead, based on household income; up to a maximum refund of $700. | Age 55+ · Alternatively qualify if blind or totally and permanently disabled, a disabled veteran (service-connected disability rating of 50% or more), have a dependent child under 18 living with you the entire year, or are the surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces killed in the line of duty. Disabled veterans qualify regardless of age. · Income: $43,389 or less household income for 2025 · Kansas resident all of 2025 who owned and occupied a Kansas home; home appraised value cannot exceed $350,000. | April 15, 2026Late filing: up to 4 years back | Official source ↗K.S.A. 79-4501 et seq. (Homestead Property Tax Refund Act); K.S.A. 79-4522 ($350,000 appraised-value cap)Form K-40H, Kansas Homestead Claim ↗ |
| SAFESR - Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors (Form K-40PT)Senior (65+) | Refund equal to 75% of the general property taxes actually and timely paid on the claimant's principal residence. No maximum refund cap. | Age 65+ · Income: $25,380 or less household income for 2025 (statutorily 120% of the federal poverty level for two persons) · Kansas resident the entire year of 2025 who owned and occupied a Kansas home; home appraised value cannot exceed $350,000; property taxes must be timely paid and not delinquent. | April 15, 2026 | Official source ↗K.S.A. 79-32,263Form K-40PT, Kansas Property Tax Relief Claim for Low Income Seniors ↗ |
| Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans / SVR (Form K-40SVR)Assessment FreezeVerify locally | Refund equal to the difference between the claimant's homestead property tax for the current year and the property tax for the base year, effectively freezing property tax at the base-year level. | Age 65+ · Alternatively qualify as a disabled veteran: honorably discharged, service-connected disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater. Surviving spouses of a qualifying senior or disabled veteran claimant may also qualify (eligibility ends on remarriage). · Income: $58,041 or less household income for 2025 · Kansas resident the entire year who owned and occupied a Kansas home; home appraised value cannot exceed $350,000 in the base year. | April 15, 2026Late filing: up to 4 years back | Official source ↗Form K-40SVR, Kansas Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans ↗ |
| Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (via Homestead K-40H and SVR K-40SVR)VeteranVerify locally | Homestead route: up to $700 refund. SVR route: refund of the difference between current-year and base-year homestead property tax. | Disabled veteran: honorable/general-under-honorable discharge, service-connected disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater (per 38 C.F.R. 3.7). · Income: Homestead (K-40H): $43,389 or less for 2025. SVR (K-40SVR): $58,041 or less for 2025. · Kansas resident who owned and occupied a Kansas home; home appraised value cannot exceed $350,000. | April 15, 2026Late filing: up to 4 years back | Official source ↗K.S.A. 79-4501 et seq. (Homestead Property Tax Refund Act)Form K-40H (Homestead) or Form K-40SVR (Seniors and Disabled Veterans) ↗ |
Missed a deadline? You may still be able to file — and get money back.
Several programs here accept late applications for prior years. If approved, your County Appraisercan reduce a bill you haven't paid or refund taxes you already paid on the exempted amount.
- ↻Kansas Homestead Refund (Form K-40H): late applications accepted up to 4 years back — 2025 claims filed between January 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026. Late claims may be accepted within four years of the original due date if the claimant shows good cause.
- ↻Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans / SVR (Form K-40SVR): late applications accepted up to 4 years back — 2025 claims filed between January 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026. Late claims may be accepted within four years of the original due date for good cause. Disabled veterans must enclose the VA disability statement showing disability date and percentage.
- ↻Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (via Homestead K-40H and SVR K-40SVR): late applications accepted up to 4 years back — Claims filed between January 1 and April 15. A copy of the veteran's VA disability statement (with disability date and percentage) must be enclosed.
For veterans
In most states a higher VA disability rating unlocks a larger — often total — property tax exemption.
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For seniors
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Kansas property tax relief FAQ
What property tax exemptions are available in Kansas?
Kansas offers 4 main property tax relief programs: Kansas Homestead Refund (Form K-40H), SAFESR - Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors (Form K-40PT), Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans / SVR (Form K-40SVR), Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (via Homestead K-40H and SVR K-40SVR). Each is administered through your County Appraiser.
How do I apply for a property tax exemption in Kansas?
You apply through your County Appraiser — for free. Most exemptions require a one-time application by the deadline; check each program for its form and cutoff date. You never need to pay a third party to file.
I missed the Kansas exemption deadline — can I still file?
Possibly. Kansas Homestead Refund (Form K-40H) accepts late applications up to 4 years back; Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans / SVR (Form K-40SVR) accepts late applications up to 4 years back; Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (via Homestead K-40H and SVR K-40SVR) accepts late applications up to 4 years back. If approved, you may receive a reduced bill or a refund of taxes paid on the exempted value.
Is filing for a Kansas property tax exemption free?
Yes. Filing is always free through your County Appraiser. Letters offering to file your homestead exemption for a fee are private solicitations, not government notices.
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