MAPS & GIS (Property Search)
Our GIS property search system provides the most up-to-date information on properties in Harper County. With the use of ORKA, the system is constantly updated to ensure you have access to the most accurate data available. You can search by location, owner, or parcel number to get the information you need quickly and easily.
Office Staff
Appraiser
Brooke Mantey
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Personal Property, Oil and Gas Clerk, Senior Appraiser
Ellen Crites
ecrites@harpercountyks.gov
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Appeal Information
Appraisal Calendar
January 1
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Real Property Valuation Date
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Personal Property Renditions mailed to property owners
March 1
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Real Estate Property Change of Value Notices (CVN) mailed to all real property owners (Unless extension granted)
March 15
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Personal Property Renditions due
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Late Filing Penalties begin after this date
30 Days
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Real Property Appeal period is 30 days from date of your Change of Value
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You have the right to file an appeal during this time
April 1
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Oil and Gas Renditions due
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Late Filing Penalties begin after this date
May 1
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Personal Property Appraised Values mailed
May 10
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Second half payment due for previous year
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Second half payment under protest available (protest must be filed at time of payment)
May 15
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Deadline for filing Personal Property Valuation Appeal
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Informal Valuation Conferences completed
May 20
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Date for mailing decisions on Informal Conferences
June 1
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Appraiser certifies Appraisal and Personal Property Tax Rolls to County Clerk
November
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Mailing of tax bill to property owners
December 20
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First half payment for current year taxes due
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First half payment under protest available (protest on or before December 20, unless taxes are paid by mortgage escrow, then the deadline for filing the appeal is January 31)
Legal Notice-Trend Analysis Results
Harper County Appraiser
Annually, at least five business days prior to the mailing of change of value notices pursuant to
K.S.A. 79-1460a, and amendments thereto, the county or district appraiser shall cause to be published in
the official county newspaper the results of the market study and analysis as prescribed by the Director
of Property Valuation of the Kansas Department of Revenue.
PROPERTY TAXES
Understanding Property Taxes
Introduction
The assessment process is the basis for developing property values and is the tool for equalizing the distribution of the tax burden. Remember that the county appraiser's office does not determine taxes. The amount of taxes you pay depends on the budgets set by our governing bodies such as the state, county, hospitals, and schools to pay for roads, fire, and police protection, recreational facilities, and other local services. You can play an effective role in this process if you know your rights, understand the remedies available to you, and fulfill your responsibilities as a property owner and taxpayer.
County Appraiser
The county appraiser is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all property within Harper County in an equal and uniform manner. He must follow state laws when meeting these responsibilities. Each year the appraiser must review recent real estate sales and considers local economic conditions in determining the fair market value of the property, as it exists January 1. Market value is the amount of money a well informed buyer would pay and an informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market without any outside influence.
The Taxpayer
As a property owner and taxpayer, you have specific rights and responsibilities in the assessment process:
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You have the right to examine the appraiser's property records and verify that the property you own is listed and described correctly on the tax records.
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If you disagree with your property value, you may file an appeal with the appraiser.
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You have the responsibility to provide accurate information to the appraiser about property you own.
Note: Some properties such as churches, farm grain storage, and some taxing entities are exempt from property taxes. Tax Exemption forms are available on the Court of Tax Appeals of the State of Kansas site or from the appraiser's office.
Change of Valuation Notice
Each year, on or before March 1, the county appraiser is required to send you a Change of Valuation (CVN) Notice. Deadlines for appeal are set by Kansas Law and are enforced.
Description
This change of value notice describes the property you own, gives the actual values for both the prior and current year, and provides you an opportunity to present your objection to the appraiser. When you receive a change of value notice, study it carefully. The value shown on the notice affects the amount of taxes you will pay the following December.
How to Appeal
If you feel the value the appraiser has placed on your property is incorrect, you may wish to inspect the appraiser's records on your property. If you choose to file an appeal, you should provide information and documentation to support your estimate of value. Information such as a recent independent appraisal, recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood, similar homes that are currently on the market, or a written estimate from a real estate professional will all lend support and credibility to your opinion of value.
The Assessment Process
The assessment process involves setting standards for fair and equitable values, discovering and listing information about properties, and determining property values. Values are then analyzed to ensure they meet the standards of fair assessment, and then certifying the total valuation of the county to the county clerk.
Collection of Information
The first step in the appraisal process is to gather information on:
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Ownership
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Location
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Type of use
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Sales
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Building measurement
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Construction type
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Construction costs
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Rental income
Primary sources for this information are real property deeds, subdivision maps, building permits, local building contractors, and office personnel who conduct on-site inspections to gather land and building characteristics. This information is stored, updated, and maintained by the county appraiser for current and future use in the assessment process.
Appraisal / Estimating Value
The county appraiser is required to equitably value all property in the county according to current Kansas law. The actual value assigned to residential properties is based on market value as of January 1 of the current year. To determine the market value, the appraiser studies sales of properties that occurred during the previous three years. Those sales are an indication the market conditions in various parts of Harper County and the market value of specific types of properties. For most non-residential properties, comparable sales information, construction costs, depreciation, and the income approach to value are considered.
Changes Affecting Property Values
A property's value may alter over time.
Physical Changes
An addition of a garage, family room, bedroom, etc. or extensive remodeling or modernization could increase the value. Property values may fluctuate due to the local economy. Likewise, the economy of the entire community could affect the market value of your property negatively or positively.
Changes made to maintain your property's current value such as painting your home, replacing the roof, replacing the hot water heater, or making repairs does not necessarily increase the value of the property. However, if these tasks were not performed, the condition of the home would deteriorate which would cause the market value to decrease. State Statutes require that all properties be physically inspected and re-measured by an appraiser at least once in a six year period.
New Construction & Corrections
For each parcel of land, improvements such as buildings must be measured and described through an on-site inspection. This helps insure that all new construction and/or changes to existing improvements are discovered and errors corrected. Under Kansas statues, all real property is valued annually.
Property Tax Calculation
Your property taxes are determined by multiplying the actual value times the assessment rate times the mill levy. The assessment rate on residential properties is 11.5%. The assessment rate for commercial and industrial purpose is 25%. The assessment rate is fixed by law and is the same statewide.
Simple Calculation
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Let's assume the market value of your home has been determined to be $60,000 and the statewide residential assessment rate is 11.5%. This would mean the assessed value of your home would be $6,900 ($60,000 X .115 = $6,900).
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Let's also assume the total mill levy determined by the local taxing authorities, your particular taxing district has been set to 125.000 mills.
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Multiply the assessed value of your property ($6,900) by the mill levy (125 mills or .125). The taxes on your home would be $862.50, which is your share of the total responsibility to support the programs for which the taxes are budgeted.
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Actual Market Value ($60,000) X .115 (State Residential Assessment Fee) = $6,900 (Assessment value)
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Assessed Value ($6,900) X .125 (Mill Levy) = $862.50 (Tax Amount)
View Harper County's Tax Unit map.
OIL & GAS
Related Documents
View or print the Oil (PDF) and Gas (PDF) Renditions.
In addition, both renditions and the 2019 Oil and Gas Guide, which includes the
KS Crude Oil Price Schedule, may be found at the
Kansas Department of Property Valuation site.
View Harper County's Tax Unit Map (PDF).
Current and historical oil and gas data can be found at the
Kansas Geological Survey site.
Oil and Gas Properties are Personal Property – K.S.A. 79-329
Includes leases and wells producing or capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities, together with all casing, tubing or other materials therein, and all other equipment and material used in the operating the wells.
Valuation and Assessment of Oil and Gas Properties – K.S.A. 79-330
In valuing for taxation, oil and gas properties consisting of one or more leases and oil and gas wells there shall, in addition to the value of all oil or gas well material in or upon the leasehold properties, be made such valuation of the oil or gas wells as would make a reasonable and fair value of the whole property.
Determination of Value – K.S.A. 79-331
County appraisers are required to determine the value of oil and gas leases and/or properties.
Enviromental Services
Service Fees
Water Well Permit
$75.00/ permit application
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Wastewater Permit
$75.00/ permit application
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Water Well/Wastewater Permit
$150.00/ combined permit application
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RETI- Sewage
$100.00/ sewage inspection
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RETI- Water
$100.00/ water inspection
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RETI- Combined
$100.00/ combined inspection
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Waste Truck Inspections (Septic)
$25.00/ new inspection
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Waste Truck Inspections (Septic)
$20.00/ renewal inspection
Water testing is no longer provided directly by Harper County. Please see the page on Water Testing for more information.
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The Harper County Appraiser Office is now providing Harper County Environmental Services. Email the Appraiser Office or call at 620-842-3718.
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The primary location to pick-up water well inspection/wastewater inspection permits and the Real Estate Transfer Inspection permits is in the Harper County Appraiser Office. The forms are also available here on the Harper County website. The completed forms should be returned to the Harper County Appraiser Office at 201 N. Jennings, Anthony, KS 67003 or by mail to the same address. The permit fees must be paid prior to the completion of the inspection or testing.
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Checks for the services listed to the left should be made out to Harper County Environmental Services (HCES) and submitted to the Harper County Appraiser Office located at 201 N. Jennings, Anthony, KS 67003, along with the appropriate permit form prior to the completion of the inspection.
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The contact for the Harper County Environmental Services
Harper County Sanitarian
Office: 620-842-3718
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WATER TESTING
Water testing will be provided through an independent contracted agency which charges approximately $50.00 per test. Payment will need to be included when sending in the sample for testing along with the associated paperwork. Test kits will be available at the following locations:
City of Attica
127 N. Main Street
Attica, KS 67009
620-254-7216
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Harper County Extension Office
819 N. Central
Harper, KS 67058
620-842-5445
Harper County Health Department
123 N. Jennings
Anthony, KS 67003
620-842-5132
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Harper County Appraiser Office
201 N. Jennings
Anthony, KS 67003
620-842-3718
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLICATIONS
Real Estate Transfer Inspection
A real estate transfer inspection is often requested upon a sale of property. This inspection consists of evaluating the existing private water and private wastewater disposal system. Evaluation may involve the functional components of the system, lot site conditions and a historical file review.
To initiate the evaluation process, a completed Real Estate Transfer Inspection Request and fee shall be submitted to the Harper County Appraiser's Office. The Harper County Sanitarian will then contact the seller or representative to set a time and date for the inspection.
Any evaluation provided shall not constitute nor be deemed a warranty, and neither Harper County nor any official of the County shall be held liable for claims arising out of the evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation a written report will be issued.
Water Well Permits
No private water supply shall be drilled without first submitting a completed Water Well System Permit Application and fee to the Harper County Appraiser's Office.
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Wastewater Disposal Permits
Environmental Services oversees the construction of new private wastewater disposal systems and the repair of existing systems.
Planning & Zoning
Contact
Harper County Zoning Administrator
Recording Secretary
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Welcome to the Harper County Planning and Zoning Department. Hopefully you will be able to locate answers to questions related to planning, zoning, floodplain, and general land use.
Applications
Zoning Permit (Building Permit) - Application fee of $75
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Change of Zoning Classification - Application fee of $250
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Special Use - Application fee of $275
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Conditional Use - Application fee of $200
​Variance from Zoning Regulations - Application fee of $200
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Site Plan Application - No Fee
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Floodplain Development - Application Fee of $150
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Please note that some projects may require additional permits from the Department of Agriculture - Division of Water Resources, or the Army Corps of Engineers.
PERMIT INFORMATION
Prior to the construction, reconstruction, moving, or structural alteration of any structure or the improvement of land prior to its use or the use of any land or structure being changed to any other use, an application for a Zoning Permit must be completed when required and approved by the zoning administrator. Either the property owner or a contractor as an agent may obtain the permit.
Fees
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Application fee of $75
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Application fee of $50 - Sign Only
Permits
Other Requirements
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Structures used solely for agricultural purposes do not require an application fee. However, an application is required to be completed.
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No permit is required for structures less than 150 square feet of ground area in the county.
Request for Property Record Listings
Real Estate, Personal Property and Oil & Gas Listing are available with the following costs:
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Printed or Copied Document: $1.00 per page
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CVN's & Property Record Cards:$3.00 each
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Queries: $5.00; $25.00 Set Up Fee (hourly rate of $18.75-$40.00)
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Electronic Delivery :$5.00
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USPS: Varies per Request and fees associated with mailing​
GIS Electronic Data Charges:
Maps or data that require staff to research and create will be charged a Customization Fee of $20.00 per hour, with a one hour minimum. After the first hour, rate will be prorated in 15 minute increments, paper map charges are in a addition to the customization fee. Electronic data requests will be charged $.05 per feature in addition to the customization fee.
REGULATIONS
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Floodplain