Property taxes in Stevens County, Kansas

Q: How are property taxes calculated in Stevens County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county appraiser and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Stevens County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($2,239) and median home value ($124,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.80% (median tax ÷ median value).

Q: When are property taxes due in Kansas?

Kansas property taxes are typically collected in two halves by the county treasurer—common due dates fall in December and May—your statement lists exact dates.

Q: How can I lower my property tax bill in Stevens County?

Appeal appraised value with your county appraiser / county board of equalization, claim homestead and payment programs you qualify for, and verify mill levy lines on your annual statement.

Q: What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Stevens County?

Kansas provides homestead claims and local freeze options where adopted—verify county appraiser and KDOR materials. Homestead refunds and local freeze programs may apply—Kansas Department of Revenue and county appraisers outline eligibility.

Q: Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

For Stevens County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 1.80% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($124,500 value, $2,239 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.

Stevens County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($2,239) and median home value ($124,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.80% (median tax ÷ median value).

Stevens County uses **U.S. Census Bureau ACS** county **medians** here—verify **assessor** and **treasurer** notices for parcel mills and credits.

Last verified2026-04-18

Reference

Rates at a glance

Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.

Implied eff. rate (ACS medians): 1.80%
Median annual taxes (ACS): $2,239
Median home value (ACS): $124,500
County population (2024 estimate): 5,035

How this compares nationally

Stevens County’s modeled effective rate here is 1.80% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$2,239

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

Component	Detail
Mill levy	Kansas property tax applies mill levies to appraised values after exemptions—school finance formulas interact with local mills.
Specials	Bond, CID, and special millages may appear as separate lines on your statement.

Assessment & taxable value

Kansas **county appraisers** set **market** values with statutory **classification**—mill levies apply after exemptions.

Exemptions & credits

HomesteadReference
Homestead claim
Kansas **homestead** claims interact with **school** finance—see **county appraiser** materials.
SeniorReference
Senior / disabled valuation freeze (where adopted)
Some counties adopt **freeze** programs—verify eligibility locally.
Other creditReference
Assessment appeal
Appeal **assessed value** with your **county appraiser / BOTA** on published deadlines after your notice.

**Homestead** refunds and local **freeze** programs may apply—**Kansas Department of Revenue** and **county appraisers** outline eligibility.

Tools

Estimate for your home

Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.

Your value

$0—$1,624,500

Value

Illustrative annual tax

$2,239

Implied effective rate at this value: 1.80% (after value scaling).

The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Stevens County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county appraiser and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Stevens County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($2,239) and median home value ($124,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.80% (median tax ÷ median value).

When are property taxes due in Kansas?

Kansas property taxes are typically collected in two halves by the county treasurer—common due dates fall in December and May—your statement lists exact dates.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Stevens County?

Appeal appraised value with your county appraiser / county board of equalization, claim homestead and payment programs you qualify for, and verify mill levy lines on your annual statement.

What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Stevens County?

Kansas provides homestead claims and local freeze options where adopted—verify county appraiser and KDOR materials. Homestead refunds and local freeze programs may apply—Kansas Department of Revenue and county appraisers outline eligibility.

Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (Kansas)

Last verified: 2026-04-18
Evidence type: Estimated

Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.

County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 5,035