66846 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66846 (Council Grove, Kansas) pay a median of $2,339/year in property taxes on homes valued at $143,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.63%, which is 13% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66846 is approximately $195, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Morris County. This is $334 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66846 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66964 (1.63%) and 66103 (1.62%).

In Council Grove, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $60,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas assesses at 12% of fair market value with full reassessment at sale. Morris County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Homestead Exemption — apply with the Morris County Appraiser by January 1 of the tax year you want coverage. File your exemption immediately after purchase and review your assessed value on the tax notice for accuracy.