Kansas homeowners have long complained of property tax bills that appear to grow year after year. Fueled by rising home values, the increases are a source of rising anger among residents.
The Legislature is moving closer to approving restrictions that would – at least in theory – make it easier for homeowners to fight future hikes.
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to prohibit local governments from growing the total amount of property tax revenue collected each year unless officials vote to do so. Localities would also have to hold a hearing for residents to air their views.
But in a nod to localities, the bill would also repeal a property tax lid they have strongly opposed since it was implemented in 2017. The lid, intended to limit tax hikes, was often undercut by exemptions and workarounds.
Read more: Wichita Eagle.
