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Property tax relief for seniors in Kansas
Kansas has 3 programs that can lower property taxes for older adults: Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR), Kansas Homestead Refund (K-40H) and Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors (SAFESR, K-40PT). Each one has its own rules and deadline.
Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR)
If you are 65 or older and your household income is $58,041 or less, Kansas refunds any increase in the property tax on your home above what you paid in your base year, the year before you first qualify. In effect, it freezes your home's tax at that level. You file each year with the Department of Revenue.
How to apply
- By mail
- Kansas Department of Revenue, P O Box 750260, Topeka, KS 66699-0260 (first-time filers use paper or vendor software; WebFile after that)
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify
| Age | 65 or older for the whole base year (or a disabled veteran, or the surviving spouse of someone who was getting this refund) |
|---|---|
| Household income limit (2025 claim) | $58,041 or less |
| Home | Kansas resident all of 2025, owned and lived in a Kansas home in 2025 |
| Home value limit | Home worth no more than $350,000 in the base year |
What you may get
| Refund | The difference between this year's property tax on your home and the tax in your base year |
|---|
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| Deadline for 2025 claims | April 15, 2026 (late claims may be accepted for good cause within four years) |
|---|---|
| Do you reapply? | Yes, a claim for each year |
How Kansas is different
Where Kansas's rules differ from the federal rules for Property tax relief for seniors.
- Your base year is the year before you first qualify, and can't be earlier than 2021
- You can't get this and the Homestead or SAFESR refund for the same year; the state's free software picks the largest
Kansas Homestead Refund (K-40H)
Kansas refunds part of the property tax on the home of residents 55 or older with household income of $43,389 or less, up to $700 a year. The lower your income, the bigger the share refunded. You file each year with the Department of Revenue.
How to apply
- By mail
- Homestead Claim, Kansas Department of Revenue, P O Box 750260, Topeka, KS 66699-0260
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify
| Age | 55 or older all of 2025 (born before January 1, 1970); or blind or disabled, or other groups such as disabled veterans |
|---|---|
| Household income limit (2025 claim) | $43,389 or less |
| Home | Kansas resident all of 2025, owned and lived in a Kansas home in 2025 |
| Home value limit | No more than $350,000 |
What you may get
| Largest refund (2025 claim) | $700 |
|---|
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| Deadline for 2025 claims | April 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Do you reapply? | Yes, a claim for each year |
How Kansas is different
Where Kansas's rules differ from the federal rules for Property tax relief for seniors.
- Open from age 55, not 65
Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors (SAFESR, K-40PT)
Kansas refunds 75% of the property tax on the home of residents 65 or older with household income of $25,380 or less. You file each year with the Department of Revenue.
How to apply
- By mail
- Kansas Department of Revenue, P O Box 750260, Topeka, KS 66699-0260
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify
| Age | 65 or older all of 2025 (born before January 1, 1960) |
|---|---|
| Household income limit (2025 claim) | $25,380 or less |
| Home | Kansas resident all of 2025, owned and lived in a Kansas home in 2025 |
| Home value limit | No more than $350,000 |
What you may get
| Refund | 75% of the property tax you paid on time on your home |
|---|
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| Deadline for 2025 claims | April 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Do you reapply? | Yes, a claim for each year |
Free help
Free help with this in Kansas
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Kansas
Property tax relief in another state
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- Texas
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- Virginia
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Sources
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Homestead Refund Programs (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Homestead Frequently Asked Questions (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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