66043 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66043 (Lansing, Kansas) pay a median of $3,413/year in property taxes on homes valued at $246,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.38%, which is 4% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66043 is approximately $284, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Leavenworth County. This is $1,408 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66043 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66419 (1.38%) and 66409 (1.38%).

In Lansing, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $101,057, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; properties reassess annually at fair market value by county appraisers, including newly purchased homes. Leavenworth County offers both a Homestead Property Tax Exemption and a Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your application to the Leavenworth County Appraiser to reduce your assessed valuation. File your exemption request within 30 days of closing to maximize savings on your initial tax bill.