Property Valuation Exemption
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TAX EXEMPTION FOR STATE ASSESSED PROPERTY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Each application for tax exemption must be filled out completely with all accompanying facts and
attachments. The statement of facts must be in affidavit form. Applications or statements that have
not been signed by the property owner before a Notary Public will not be considered. Pursuant to
K.S.A. 79-213, and amendments thereto, the property owner is required to file the application. If the
subject property is leased, the lessee can not file the application.
2.
Pursuant to Kansas law, the burden is on the applicant to prove affirmatively that relief is necessary.
Failure to do so will result in the denial of the request for exemption.
3.
Enclose any applicable filing fee(s) pursuant to K.A.R. 94-5-8. Checks or money orders should be
made payable to the Board of Tax Appeals. For information regarding fees with the Board of Tax
Appeals, visit
or contact the Board at (785) 296-2388. The County
Appraiser’s office also has fee schedules available.
This form along with the attachments is to be filed with the Division of Property Valuation for
recommendations pursuant to K.S.A. 79-213(d).
Division of Property Valuation
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison, Suite 400
Topeka, KS 66612-1588
The Division of Property Valuation will forward the application to the Board of Tax Appeals.
The applicant will also provide a copy of the application to the County Appraiser.