Property Tax Rebates

A relatively new law allows cities and counties to designate "Neighborhood Revitalization Areas" for the purpose of providing property tax rebates to property owners that make improvements. The law provides "rebates" since the state constitution restricts the use of property tax exemptions. Also, the "rebates" are limited to real estate improvements and the taxable value of business personal property is not eligible for the rebate. The law allows for the rebates to be given on all taxes resulting from new improvements for up to ten years and for all classes of property (commercial, industrial and residential). .

To be eligible the property owner must make application BEFORE construction begins. This is usually done with or upon approval of the building permit allowing the improvements. After application is made, the property owner must notify the County Appraiser that the improvements are complete.

The property owner must pay the taxes assessed and then a "rebate" will be calculated and paid automatically be made by the county to the taxpayer per the schedule established by the city that designated the area.

For more information and to make an application contact:
Leavenworth County Development Corporation mail@LVCountyED.org
or
City of Basehor - (913) 724-1370

City of Lansing - (913) 727-3036
Lansing Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

City of Leavenworth - (913) 682-9201
Leavenworth Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

City of Tonganoxie - (913) 845-2620
Tonganoxie Neighborhood Revitalization Plan