66434 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66434 (Hiawatha, Kansas) pay a median of $1,665/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 12% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66434 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $340 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66434 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67230 (1.26%) and 66440 (1.26%).

In Hiawatha, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $73,304, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; Brown County Appraiser conducts annual assessments at fair market value. Brown County residents can claim a Homestead Exemption (owner-occupied primary residences) and Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — file your exemption application with the Brown County Appraiser to lower your taxable value. Submit your claim early in the tax year to confirm the exemption applies to your assessment.