66018 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66018 (De Soto, Kansas) pay a median of $5,481/year in property taxes on homes valued at $379,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.44%, which is near the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66018 is approximately $457, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Johnson County. This is $3,476 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66018 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66032 (1.45%) and 67142 (1.45%).

In De Soto, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $104,345, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses all properties annually at market value with no state cap; Johnson County Appraiser will value your home each year. Johnson County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — file your application with the Johnson County Appraiser to reduce your taxable value. Submit your exemption claim before the county's filing deadline to ensure savings on your first assessment.