66090 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66090 (Wathena, Kansas) pay a median of $1,424/year in property taxes on homes valued at $130,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.09%, which is 24% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66090 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Doniphan County. This is $581 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66090 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67052 (1.09%) and 67837 (1.09%).

In Wathena, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $84,103, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; the Doniphan County Appraiser will value your home for tax purposes each year. Doniphan County residents qualify for a Homestead Exemption and Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — apply through the Doniphan County Appraiser's office to claim tax relief. Contact the appraiser's office immediately after purchase to register your homestead exemption and verify it is applied to your first assessment.