County Appraiser Duties
- Make necessary changes in property classification or appraised value before certifying values to the county clerk (K.S.A. 79-1465).
- Participate in the appeals process as required.
- Follow all laws governing property valuation and assessment for tax purposes.
- Adjust current year property valuations if the Board of Tax Appeals issues a value reduction for the prior year, before October 31 (K.S.A. 79-1460).
- List, value, and assess all taxable property (K.S.A. 79-1426).
- Perform all duties of the office as required by law (K.S.A. 79-1473).
Accountability of the County Appraiser
The County Appraiser’s primary responsibility is to value and assess all taxable property fairly and uniformly in accordance with the law—ensuring a just foundation for distributing the cost of local services.
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- Appraise and assess property accurately, uniformly, and lawfully.
- Discover property that is unlisted or incorrectly listed.
- Ensure exempt property is correctly exempted, and taxable property is assessed accordingly.
- List all taxable real and personal property within the county.
- Utilize subpoena powers to obtain documents or testimony for proper valuation (K.S.A. 79-1461).
Legal Notice 2026 Real Estate Market Analysis – K.S.A. 79-1460a
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5pm