66939 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66939 (Courtland, Kansas) pay a median of $2,086/year in property taxes on homes valued at $125,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 16% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66939 is approximately $174, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Republic County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66939 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67422 (1.67%) and 66801 (1.67%).

In Courtland, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $65,417, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas property tax is based on 12% of fair market value and reassesses completely upon ownership change. Republic County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Homestead Exemption — file your application with the Republic County Appraiser by January 1 to claim that year's exemption relief. Request exemption details before closing and file within the same calendar year as your purchase.