What is the property tax rate in Sedgwick County?

The combined effective property tax rate in Sedgwick County, Kansas is approximately 1.40%.

Sedgwick County Property Tax Calculator (2026)

Property Tax in Sedgwick County, 2026

A calculator and field guide for Wichita-area homeowners — and for anyone considering a move to Sedgwick County — including Kansas's constitutionally-fixed 11.5% residential assessment ratio (Art. 11, §1), the 20-mill Statewide School Levy with a $20,000 exemption, SAFESR refund for low-income seniors 65+, and the partial Disabled Veteran Refund (SVR — Kansas does NOT provide a full vet exemption).

Sedgwick County, home to Wichita and 525k Kansans, operates under Kansas's constitutionally-fixed property tax system. Residential property is assessed at 11.5% of fair market value (Kansas Constitution Art. 11, §1; commercial is 25%). Tax = AV × Mill Levy / 1,000. The state imposes a 20-mill Statewide School Levy, but the first $20,000 of appraised value is EXEMPT from this state portion (~$46/year reduction for all owners). Kansas does NOT have a senior property tax freeze.

How the bill is built

Kansas property tax follows a 3-step calculation. Step 1: Fair Market Value. The Sedgwick County Kansas Appraiser's Office determines FMV every year (Kansas reappraises annually, unlike Missouri's biennial cycle). Step 2: Apply 11.5% residential assessment ratio. AV = FMV × 11.5%. Commercial uses 25%; agricultural uses 30% of use value. Step 3: Apply mill levy. Tax = AV × mill levy / 1,000. Sedgwick County's combined consolidated mill levy is ~122 mills (× 11.5% residential AR = ~1.40% effective rate against market value).

The $20,000 Statewide School Levy exemption is automatic — for ALL owners, not just seniors. Kansas\'s 20-mill Statewide School Levy is reduced by an exemption of the first $20,000 of appraised value. At 11.5% AR × 20 mills, this saves every Kansas homeowner approximately $46/year automatically. No application required. Senior protection beyond this is limited to the SAFESR refund (75% of paid tax for 65+ with income below $23,700) and the Homestead Refund (up to $700 for 55+ or disabled with income below $42,000) — both income-tested.

Kansas does NOT provide a full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans — among only a handful of states without this benefit (similar to Missouri and Massachusetts). Instead, the Kansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Refund (SVR) provides a refundable credit: 50% of property tax paid for 50%+ service-connected disability, or 75% for 70%+ disability. Income-tested at ~$60,000 household income. File Form K-40SVR with state income tax return by April 15. Disabled veterans should compare with neighboring Missouri\'s MO-PTC ($1,100 max) or move further afield to states with full exemptions (MD, VA, IA, WI, MI, NJ, PA, SC).

Reappraisals occur annually — providing real-time market reflection but also volatility. Unlike Missouri\'s odd-year cycle or Maryland\'s triennial cycle, Kansas reappraises real property every year. Property owners can appeal to the County Board of Equalization within 30 days of receiving the change of value notice (typically March). Comparable sales evidence is the most-effective basis for appeal. Subsequent appeals to the State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) require formal evidence and hearing.

2026 Sedgwick County rate breakdown (consolidated mill levy per $1,000 of AV (11.5% of FMV), Wichita district)

Taxing entity	Rate
Combined consolidated mill levy (~122 mills × 11.5% AR = ~1.40% effective)	122.0000
Combined total	122.0000

As of April 26, 2026 · From Sedgwick County Kansas Appraiser's Office.

Note: Sedgwick County is **home to Wichita** — the largest city in Kansas (~395K, the "Air Capital of the World" — Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation/Cessna, and Bombardier Learjet operate major aerospace facilities here, producing ~40% of US-built general aviation aircraft). Sedgwick is the second-most-populous county in Kansas (~525K) but its economy and culture are distinct from the KC-metro Johnson County. Other major communities include Derby (~26K), Haysville, Park City, Andover (in adjacent Butler County but Wichita-area), and Goddard (~5K, fast-growing Wichita suburb home to Goddard Public Schools — among the highest-rated in KS).

Note: Sedgwick County effective property tax rates run approximately **1.40% — among the higher in Kansas**. Combined consolidated mill levy is ~122 mills (× 11.5% residential AR = ~1.40% effective rate). Median home values around $185K (substantially lower than Johnson County's $385K) combined with the higher rate produce median annual bills around $2,590 — among the most-affordable mid-size US metros for property tax.

Note: For relocation buyers: Sedgwick County offers **the affordable Kansas urban** option — substantially lower home prices than Johnson County, strong aerospace and aviation sector employment, Wichita State University (Shockers), and the celebrated Old Town Wichita / Delano cultural districts. The trade-off: Wichita's population has been roughly flat for 30 years (driven by aerospace industry consolidation), and the city has limited high-skill commercial sector outside aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare. Strong retiree relocation demand from Northeast US driven by affordability.

Deductions and exemptions for 2026

Kansas homeowner property tax relief is concentrated in three mechanisms: (1) the constitutional 11.5% residential assessment ratio (applied automatically), (2) the $20,000 Statewide School Levy exemption (applied automatically), and (3) the income-tested SAFESR Refund for low-income seniors 65+ and the Homestead Refund for 55+ or disabled. Notably, Kansas does NOT provide a full disabled-veteran exemption — only the partial SVR refund.

The 11.5% Residential Assessment Ratio (constitutional)

Kansas Constitution Art. 11, §1 fixes residential property at 11.5% of fair market value — applied automatically with no application. Commercial uses 25%; agricultural uses 30% of use value. The constitutional ratio means a $300K market-value home has only $34,500 assessed value (compared to states with 100% AR where the same home would have $300K AV against the rate).

$20,000 Statewide School Levy Exemption (automatic)

Kansas\'s 20-mill Statewide School Levy applies to most Kansas property — but the first $20,000 of appraised value is exempt from this state portion. At 11.5% AR × 20 mills, this saves every Kansas homeowner approximately $46/year automatically. No application required. This applies to ALL homeowners — not just seniors.

SAFESR Refund + Homestead Refund (income-tested)

Kansas does NOT have a senior property tax freeze (no SB 190 equivalent). Senior protection is limited to two income-tested refund programs: SAFESR (Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors) refunds 75% of property taxes paid for owners 65+ with household income below ~$23,700 (2026, indexed). The Kansas Homestead Refund provides a partial rebate up to ~$700/year for owners 55+ or disabled with household income below ~$42,000. File Form K-40H (Homestead Refund) or Form K-40SVR (SAFESR) with Kansas Department of Revenue by April 15.

Disabled Veteran Refund (SVR — partial only)

Kansas\'s SVR refund provides 50% of property tax paid for 50%+ service-connected disability, or 75% for 70%+ disability. Income-tested at ~$60,000 household income. Surviving spouses retain. File Form K-40SVR. NOT a full exemption — meaningful disadvantage vs neighboring Missouri\'s MO-PTC ($1,100) or eastern states with full vet exemptions.

Appealing your assessment

Kansas property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Board of Equalization. File a written appeal within 30 days of receiving the change of value notice (mailed late February to early March each year, since Kansas reappraises annually). The CBOE holds informal hearings — present comparable sales, recent appraisals, or condition documentation. Level 2: State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA). If denied, appeal to the BOTA within 30 days of the CBOE decision. BOTA holds formal evidentiary hearings (small-claims division for residential properties under $3M). Level 3: Court of Appeals. BOTA decisions can be appealed on legal grounds. Most Kansas appeals are resolved at Level 1.

Cities and towns in Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County contains 6 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Wichita to the smallest village. Search volume for property tax is often city-specific, so here is the complete list — with population from the 2020 US Census, rounded to the nearest 100.

Data: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census. Populations rounded. Cities marked as "split" straddle a county border — the portion inside Sedgwick County is subject to Sedgwick County's tax rolls, while the portion outside is subject to the adjacent county's.

City or town	Type	Population (2020)
Wichita County seat	city	395,000
Derby	city	25,600
Andover Split	city	14,600
Haysville	city	11,400
Park City	city	8,200
Goddard	city	5,200

About city-level property tax rates: The rate breakdown and calculator on this page reflect the Wichita tax district. Other cities in Sedgwick County may pay into different school districts, city rates, and special districts — so their combined rates can differ, sometimes substantially. Always verify the specific rates for your address with the Sedgwick County Kansas Appraiser's Office before relying on any estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When are Kansas property taxes due?

Kansas property taxes are due in two installments: December 20 (first half) and May 10 (second half). Bills are typically mailed in November. Late payments accrue interest plus penalty. Most Kansas homeowners pay through escrow via mortgage servicer. Some counties offer optional installment plans — contact your county treasurer for current options.

Why does Kansas not have a senior property tax freeze?

Kansas does not have a senior property tax freeze (no SB 190 equivalent like Missouri). The Kansas Legislature has considered similar legislation multiple times in recent years but has not passed a senior freeze. Senior protection is limited to two income-tested refund programs: SAFESR (Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors) refunds 75% of property taxes paid for owners 65+ with household income below ~$23,700 (2026, indexed), and the Kansas Homestead Refund provides a partial rebate up to ~$700/year for owners 55+ or disabled with household income below ~$42,000. Both refunds are filed with Kansas Department of Revenue (Form K-40H or K-40SVR) by April 15.

How does the SAFESR refund work?

SAFESR is a refundable claim filed with Kansas Department of Revenue (NOT with the county). Eligibility: age 65+ as of December 31 of the tax year; primary residence in Kansas; household income below ~$23,700 (2026 limit, indexed annually); have paid property taxes on the home. Mechanism: SAFESR refunds 75% of the property taxes paid on the primary residence. Filing: Form K-40SVR, due April 15 (with extension available). The refund is paid as a check from Kansas Department of Revenue, typically within 90 days of filing.

Why doesn\'t Kansas have a full disabled veterans property tax exemption?

Kansas does NOT provide a full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans — among only a handful of states without this benefit (Missouri and Massachusetts are similar). Kansas\'s primary veteran property tax relief is the Disabled Veteran Refund (SVR): 50% of property tax paid for 50%+ service-connected disability, or 75% for 70%+ disability. Income-tested at ~$60,000 household income. File Form K-40SVR with state income tax return by April 15. Disabled veterans seeking a full exemption may want to compare neighboring Missouri (MO-PTC up to $1,100), or eastern states with full vet exemptions (MD, VA, IA, WI, MI, NJ, PA — and SC for 100% P&T).

How does the $20,000 Statewide School Levy exemption work?

The Kansas Statewide School Levy is 20 mills, applied to most Kansas property to fund public schools. However, the first $20,000 of appraised value of every Kansas home is EXEMPT from this 20-mill state portion. At 11.5% AR × 20 mills, this saves every Kansas homeowner approximately $46/year automatically. No application required — it appears as a deduction on your bill. This is universal (not senior-specific) and applies to ALL primary residences. The local mill levy (county, city, school district, special districts) still applies to the full assessed value.

How do I appeal my Kansas assessment?

Kansas property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Board of Equalization (CBOE). File a written appeal within 30 days of receiving the change of value notice (mailed late February to early March each year — Kansas reappraises annually). The CBOE holds informal hearings — present comparable sales, recent appraisals, or condition documentation. Level 2: State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA). If denied, appeal to BOTA within 30 days of the CBOE decision. BOTA holds formal evidentiary hearings (small-claims division for residential properties under $3M). Level 3: Kansas Court of Appeals. BOTA decisions can be appealed on legal grounds. Most Kansas appeals are resolved at Level 1.

About Sedgwick County

Beyond the property tax — a few things you might not know about the place.

Weird fact

Wichita is **the home of Pizza Hut** — the world's largest pizza chain (~18,000+ locations globally) was founded in Wichita in **1958** by Frank and Dan Carney, brothers who borrowed $600 from their mother to open a small pizzeria at 503 South Bluff Street. The original 1958 building was preserved and moved to the Wichita State University campus in 1986 — where it serves as a student/faculty dining museum and historic site. Pizza Hut's corporate headquarters relocated to Plano, Texas in 1977 (now part of Yum! Brands), but Wichita retains strong Pizza Hut heritage. The Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft companies are also Wichita-founded — earning the city its "Air Capital of the World" nickname.

Hometown hero

Don Johnson

The American actor (born 1949 in Flat Creek, Missouri but raised in Wichita) — best known as Sonny Crockett on Miami Vice (1984-1989) and Nash Bridges (1996-2001) — attended South High School in Wichita (Sedgwick County). Johnson's career has included Tin Cup (1996), Django Unchained (2012), Knives Out (2019), and Book Club (2018). He was a major 1980s television icon — Miami Vice's Friday-night NBC slot during 1984-1986 was a defining cultural touchstone of the era. Johnson received a Golden Globe in 1986 for Miami Vice and was nominated for an Emmy four times.

Biggest annual event

Wichita River Festival + National Baseball Congress World Series

The Wichita River Festival (annual, late May to early June, since 1972) is **the largest community festival in Kansas** — drawing 400,000+ attendees over 9 days with concerts, fireworks, the iconic Sundown Parade, the River Run road race, and dozens of food/cultural events along the Arkansas River through downtown Wichita. The NBC World Series (annual, late July at Riverfront Stadium, since 1935) is **the most-prestigious amateur and semi-professional baseball tournament in the United States** — drawing 32+ teams from across North America, with hundreds of MLB players (including Tom Seaver, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds) having played in the tournament during their amateur careers.

Property Tax in Sedgwick County, 2026