LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to L. 1991, ch279, new sec 2
Results of the Market Study Analyses for residential, vacant lot, and
commercial real estate in Hamilton County for assessment year 2026.
A study of the real estate market indicated that the market was fairly steady
with a slight increase on some properties. The market studies of real estate were
based on analysis of valid, arms-length sales of real estate, which occurred in the
years 2021 through October 2025. Values on specific properties may change
because of changes in the property, correction of descriptive information or
calibration of values based on sales of similar properties. All of the new values
were reviewed by the Appraiser's office based on an inspection of the property.
During the review of final values, no contact with the property owner was made
unless additional information was needed to resolve a question concerning
property characteristics.
In accordance with the provisions in K.S.A. 79-1476, the Division of Property
Valuation is required to annually furnish each county the results of the study
relating to changes, if any, of the Use Value of agricultural land. Changes can
and do occur as a result of several factors including cropping practices,
commodity prices, and production costs. Agricultural land values for dry land
and irrigated land had a slight decrease. Certain soil types of Native Grass saw
an increase in value.
The Study relating to Use Value of agricultural land completed by the Division
of Property Valuation resulted in valuing agricultural land by soil types
beginning in 1998.
On or before March 1, 2026, the Hamilton County Appraiser's Office will mail
Change of Value Notices to all owners of record, indicating the appraised value
of their property as of January 1, 2026 for tax year 2026.
THE CHANGE OF VALUE NOTICE IS NOT A TAX BILL. It serves only as
the property owner's official notification of the county appraiser's estimate of
value for the property.