Harper County
Harper County, Kansas
201 N. Jennings Ave.
2nd Floor
Anthony, Kansas 67003
Tel: 620-842-6055
Fax: 620-842-3455
County Website: Harper county
Assessor Website: Harper county assessor
Harper County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you wish to appeal the appraised value or classification of your real property, contact the appraiser's office within 30 days of the mailing date of the valuation notice to schedule an informal meeting.
- You will then be mailed an appeal form to return documenting your concerns about the property.
- This form must be returned before the end of the 30 days to appeal.
- After the appeal form is returned the county will send confirmation of the date and time of the informal meeting.
- We typically wish to have all informal hearings completed within 60 days from the mailing date of the valuation notice.
- Anyone wishing to appeal an informal decision from the county appraiser can file an appeal with the Small Claims Division of the State Court of Tax Appeals (COTA).
- Appeals must first be made to the Small Claims Division.
- If the property owner or the county appraiser is dissatisfied with the Small Claims decision, an appeal can be made to COTA.
- For more information about the appeals process, contact the county appraisers at 620-842-3718
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Harper county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Harper county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Harper county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Harper county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Harper county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Harper county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Harper county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Harper county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Harper county Kansas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Harper County
Homes in Harper county have a median home value of $76,290.
Harper county home values are ranked 85 out of 105 counties in the state of Kansas for median home price. The average median home value in Kansas is $100,675. Chautauqua county has the lowest median price at $47,014. Johnson county has the highest median price at $276,958.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Harper county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-42%.
The median household income in Harper county is $49,283.
Compared to the state of Kansas and the United States, Harper county's median household income is lower than the state of Kansas's average median household income of $53,265 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Harper county's population has decreased from 7,124 in 1990 to 5,485 in 2020, a decrease of -23% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Kansas's population has grown from 2,477,588 in 1990 to 2,937,880 in 2020, an increase of 19% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Harper county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Kansas and the United States.
Harper County Kansas Cities
Anthony, Attica, Bluff City, Danville, Freeport, Harper, Waldron
Harper County Kansas Zipcodes
67003 / 67009 / 67018 / 67036 / 67049 / 67058 / 67150 /
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