State Summary

• Tax Collection Method: Deeds
• Tax Collection Entity: Treasurer
• Property/Tax Records Administrator: Appraiser
• Taxes Due: Property tax payments are due in two equal installments. The first installment is due December 20, and the second installment is due June 20 the following year
• Taxes Delinquent: Tax payments become delinquent the first business day after the due dates
• Tax Sale Date/Period: Varies
• Tax Sale Registration Requirements: Varies
• Tax Sale Administrator: The County Attorney and Clerk of the Court compile information on and prepare tax liens for the sale, and the County Sheriff conducts tax lien sales
• Primary Bidding Type: Premium
• Redemption Period: None
• Redemption Interest Rate/Flat Penalty: Not applicable
• Over-the-Counter Sale Opportunities: Yes, some Kansas counties offer tax deeds over the counter

The occurrence and frequency of tax deed sales varies by county. A property must be delinquent for three or more years to be eligible for sale at a tax deed auction. Some counties hold subsequent sales of properties that have been deeded to the county.

Kansas County Reference