66839 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66839 (Burlington, Kansas) pay a median of $1,743/year in property taxes on homes valued at $161,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is 25% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66839 is approximately $145, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffey County. This is $262 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66839 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66755 (1.08%) and 66211 (1.08%).

In Burlington, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $69,286, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas property reassesses at 12% of fair market value upon sale with no restrictions on upward adjustments. Coffey County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption reducing assessed value for primary residences and a Senior Homestead Exemption for those 65+ — submit your application to the Coffey County Appraiser by January 1 to activate benefits. Contact the appraiser's office as soon as you close to file your exemption and receive confirmation.