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HCR 5025

Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Amyx and 3 co-sponsors

Kansas constitutional amendment would lower residential property tax assessment rates from 11.5% to 9%, reducing homeowner taxes but cutting local government revenue.

Died in Committee
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Bill Summary · HCR 5025

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5025 proposes a constitutional amendment in Kansas that would lower the assessed valuation rate for residential real property from 11.5% to 9%. This means homes would be assessed at a lower percentage of their actual value for property tax calculation purposes, effectively reducing the tax base used to determine homeowner property taxes.

Why is this important

Property tax bills directly affect homeowners' affordability and local government revenue. Lowering the assessment rate would reduce property taxes for residential homeowners but would simultaneously decrease funding available to local schools, counties, and municipalities that depend on property tax revenue. The fiscal impact could be significant depending on Kansas's total residential property values and local government budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact on local services: Schools and local governments may face budget shortfalls, potentially requiring service cuts, tax increases on other property classes, or sales tax increases to compensate
  • Fairness across property classes: The amendment only affects residential properties, meaning commercial and agricultural property owners would not receive equivalent tax relief, raising equity concerns
  • Fiscal sustainability: The proposal lacks details on how local governments would maintain current service levels or whether implementation would be phased to allow budget adjustments

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

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