66056 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66056 (Mound City, Kansas) pay a median of $1,705/year in property taxes on homes valued at $139,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.22%, which is 15% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66056 is approximately $142, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Linn County. This is $300 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66056 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66962 (1.22%) and 66202 (1.22%).

In Mound City, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $58,667, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas conducts annual reassessments at market value county-wide with no state cap; Linn County Appraiser will assess your property each year based on current market conditions. Linn County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — file your exemption application with the Linn County Appraiser to reduce your taxable value. Submit your claim early in the tax year to ensure the exemption is reflected in your assessment.