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HCR 5011

Senate Substitute for HCR 5011 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property classified as mobile homes.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas constitutional amendment proposes capping annual property tax valuation increases for real property and mobile homes to reduce tax burden on homeowners while potentially reducing local government revenues.

Motion to reconsider previous action carried by voice vote.
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Bill Summary · HCR 5011

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5011 proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to cap annual property tax valuation increases for real property and mobile homes, preventing assessments from rising beyond a specified limit year-over-year. This constitutional amendment would require voter approval and would fundamentally change how property taxes are calculated in the state.

Why is this important

Property tax valuation caps directly affect how much homeowners and mobile home residents pay in taxes annually, potentially providing tax relief for long-term property owners. However, such caps also impact local government revenue (schools, counties, municipalities) that depend on property tax collections, potentially requiring alternative funding sources or service reductions.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact on local services: Capping valuations reduces property tax revenue for schools, county governments, and municipalities without identifying replacement funding sources
  • Market fairness concerns: Valuation caps create disparities where identical neighboring properties pay different taxes based on purchase dates, potentially disadvantaging new homeowners and homebuyers
  • Mobile home specificity: The bill's specific inclusion of mobile homes raises questions about whether this reflects housing policy priorities or targets a particular constituency differently than other property owners

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

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