66835 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66835 (Americus, Kansas) pay a median of $1,990/year in property taxes on homes valued at $119,700. 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 66835 is approximately $166, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lyon County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66835 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66801 (1.67%) and 66939 (1.67%).

In Americus, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $92,650, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses property at 12% of fair market value when ownership changes; no state cap limits the increase. Lyon County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Homestead Exemption for those 65+ — file your application with the Lyon County Appraiser before January 1 to claim exemption benefits. Request your exemption packet before closing to understand the exact reduction you'll receive.