66401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66401 (Alma, Kansas) pay a median of $2,594/year in property taxes on homes valued at $191,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.36%, which is 6% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66401 is approximately $216, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wabaunsee County. This is $589 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66401 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67505 (1.36%) and 67654 (1.36%).

In Alma, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $58,490, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; Wabaunsee County Appraiser reassesses properties annually at market value. Wabaunsee County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your application to the Wabaunsee County Appraiser to reduce your assessed value. Contact the appraiser's office shortly after closing to file for exemption eligibility.