66088 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66088 (Valley Falls, Kansas) pay a median of $2,671/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.43%, which is near the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66088 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $666 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66088 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67037 (1.43%) and 66508 (1.43%).

In Valley Falls, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $73,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; Jefferson County Appraiser will assess your home each year. Jefferson County offers both a Homestead Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — submit your application to the Jefferson County Appraiser to reduce your assessed value. Contact the appraiser's office immediately after closing to register and claim your exemption on the first assessment.