Non-taxable Property
Here’s some interesting stats*:
Harvey County ranks: |
by median yearly property tax |
by % of home value |
by % of income |
105 Kansas Counties |
19 |
61 |
24 |
3143 National Counties |
874 |
612 |
985 |
Then, consider that according to Harvey County staff, 24.7% do not pay property taxes. Many for good reason. But this is why we need to work together to increase our tax base. We need to identify and publicize those reasons that Harvey County is a great place to live. Small towns but a short drive to bigger cities.
Additionally,
The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Harvey County is $1,418.00 per year, based on a median home value of $103,300.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 1.37% of property value.
Harvey County collects relatively high property taxes and is RANKED IN THE TOP HALF OF ALL COUNTIES IN THE UNITED STATES by property tax collections.
Of the one-hundred--five counties in Kansas, Harvey County is ranked 19th by median property taxes, and 61st by median tax as percentage of home value.
Harvey County's higher property taxes are partially due to property values, as the median home value in Harvey County is $103,300.00. For comparison, the state-wide median property value is $125,500.00
Feel free to message me and let me know what you love about living in Harvey County. While you’re at it, let me know what your #1 concern is too!
*Harvey County, Kansas - Property Tax Rates (propertytax101.org)