66856 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66856 (Lebo, Kansas) pay a median of $1,865/year in property taxes on homes valued at $175,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.06%, which is 26% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66856 is approximately $155, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffey County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66856 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66438 (1.06%) and 66515 (1.07%).

In Lebo, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $78,833, 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.