Lane County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Lane County owners pay a median of $1,708 a year on a median home value of $119,000, an effective rate of 1.44%. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, below the Kansas county median of 1.55%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.44%

72nd highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$1,708

~$142/month

Median home value

$119,000

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lane County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lane County's 1.44% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,714
Savings at 10–15% off
$171–$257
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Lane County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lane County1.44%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lane County's effective property tax rate is 1.44%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 72nd of 105 in Kansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Lane County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Lane County Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lane County deadline is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,708 bill, 10–15% off is $171–$256 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lane County Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lane County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Lane County is 1.44%: a median annual bill of $1,708 on a median home value of $119,000. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Lane County?
The median Lane County property tax bill is $1,708 a year, about $142 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lane County?
The deadline to appeal in Lane County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lane County a high property tax area?
Lane County's 1.44% effective rate is below the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lane County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Scott County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,606

Gove County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $1,581

Ness County

Rate: 1.96%

Median bill: $1,678

Finney County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $2,733

Hodgeman County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $1,638

Trego County

Rate: 1.46%

Median bill: $1,680

Wichita County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $1,449

Logan County

Rate: 1.82%

Median bill: $2,117

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