66543 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66543 (Vassar, Kansas) pay a median of $2,765/year in property taxes on homes valued at $167,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.66%, which is 15% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66543 is approximately $230, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Osage County. This is $760 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66543 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67008 (1.66%) and 67801 (1.66%).

In Vassar, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $73,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; Osage County Appraiser will assess your home each year. Osage County residents qualify for a Homestead Exemption (primary residences) and Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — file your application with the Osage County Appraiser to reduce your taxable value. Contact the appraiser's office shortly after closing to register your homestead status and claim the exemption.