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Douglas County, KS Property Tax Calculator
Douglas County homeowners pay a median $3,776 a year in property tax, 1.22% of a median $309,400 home: below Kansas's 1.29% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Douglas County by home value, at 1.22%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,830 | $153 |
| $230,000 | $2,806 | $234 |
| $310,000 | $3,782 | $315 |
| $460,000 | $5,612 | $468 |
| $620,000 | $7,564 | $630 |
Douglas County against Kansas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 1.22% | $3,776 | $309,400 | $69,746 |
| Kansas | 1.29% | $2,798 | $217,200 | $74,275 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Douglas County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Douglas County?
The effective rate is 1.22%: a median $3,776 a year on a median $309,400 home. That's the 7th highest of the 10 Kansas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Douglas County?
About $4,880 a year, $407 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Douglas County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Its rate is below the state's 1.29%. Across Kansas, covered counties range from 1.14% to 1.63%.
How do I lower my Douglas County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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