67042 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 67042 (El Dorado, Kansas) pay a median of $2,407/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.80%, which is 25% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 67042 is approximately $201, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Butler County. This is $402 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 67042 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66748 (1.80%) and 67457 (1.80%).

In El Dorado, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $56,633, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas assesses property at 12% of fair market value and reassesses fully at purchase. Butler County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied residences and a Senior Homestead Exemption — file with the Butler County Appraiser before January 1 to claim that year's exemption benefit. Request your exemption application form before closing to ensure you meet all filing requirements.