66049 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66049 (Lawrence, Kansas) pay a median of $4,462/year in property taxes on homes valued at $362,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 15% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66049 is approximately $372, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County. This is $2,457 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66049 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67648 (1.23%) and 66710 (1.23%).

In Lawrence, property taxes represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $90,755, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses all properties annually at market value with no state-imposed cap; your assessed value may change each year based on the Douglas County Appraiser's valuation. Douglas County provides a Homestead Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — file your application with the Douglas County Appraiser's office to reduce your taxable value. Submit your exemption claim before the county's deadline (typically early in the tax year) to ensure the reduction applies to your first assessment.