66071 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66071 (Paola, Kansas) pay a median of $2,954/year in property taxes on homes valued at $261,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is 22% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66071 is approximately $246, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Miami County. This is $949 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66071 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66087 (1.13%) and 66066 (1.13%).

In Paola, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $82,042, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state-level cap; Miami County Appraiser will assess your home each year. Miami County residents can claim a Homestead Exemption (primary residences) and Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — apply through the Miami County Appraiser's office to receive the tax reduction. File your exemption application within 30 days of purchase to ensure the benefit applies to your next tax bill.