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SCR 1619

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessment percentage used to determine the assessed value of real property used for residential purposes and mobile homes used for residential purposes from 11½% to 9% for purposes of property taxation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cindy Holscher

Constitutional amendment reducing residential property tax assessment rate from 11.5% to 9%, lowering homeowner tax bills but decreasing local government revenues.

Died in Committee
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Bill Summary · SCR 1619

Legislative bill overview

SCR 1619 proposes a constitutional amendment to lower Kansas's property tax assessment rate for residential real estate and residential mobile homes from 11.5% to 9%. This change would reduce the assessed value used to calculate property taxes on these property types, effectively lowering the tax burden for homeowners.

Why is this important

Property tax assessment rates directly affect how much homeowners pay in annual taxes. A reduction from 11.5% to 9% would result in measurable tax savings for residential property owners across Kansas, though it would simultaneously reduce revenue available to counties, schools, and municipalities that rely on property taxes. This is a constitutional amendment, requiring voter approval, making it a significant long-term policy decision.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Schools, counties, and local governments depend on property tax revenue for operations; lower assessments mean reduced funding unless other revenue sources replace the difference or services are cut
  • Equity concerns: The benefit disproportionately favors property owners over renters and non-property owners, and benefits increase with property value
  • Implementation complexity: May require rebalancing tax rates across different property types (commercial, agricultural) to maintain overall revenue, creating winners and losers among property sectors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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