66041 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66041 (Lancaster, Kansas) pay a median of $1,355/year in property taxes on homes valued at $163,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 42% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66041 is approximately $113, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Atchison County. This is $650 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66041 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66014 (0.83%) and 66518 (0.83%).

In Lancaster, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $60,032, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide property tax cap; properties are reassessed at market value annually by the county appraiser, including at sale. Atchison County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption (age 65+) — apply directly to the Atchison County Appraiser's office to verify eligibility and receive the exemption on your next assessment. Contact the Atchison County Appraiser immediately after closing to register your homestead status and confirm the exemption applies to your first tax bill.