66538 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66538 (Seneca, Kansas) pay a median of $2,467/year in property taxes on homes valued at $252,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 32% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66538 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nemaha County. This is $462 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66538 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66756 (0.97%) and 66418 (0.98%).

In Seneca, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $77,076, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; Nemaha County Appraiser will assess your property each year. Nemaha County residents can claim a Homestead Exemption (primary residences) and Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your application to the Nemaha County Appraiser to lower your assessed value. File your exemption claim early in the tax year to confirm the benefit applies to your assessment.