Property Tax Abatement Assistance

The Court of Tax Appeals (COTA) Liaison provides instruction and technical assistance to parties interested in property tax abatement. In 1998, the Kansas Legislature adopted K.S.A. 79-213, which authorizes the Kansas Department of Commerce to provide aid to businesses and governmental entities applying for economic development and/or industrial revenue bond tax abatements. In 2006, the Kansas legislature passed K.S.A. 79-223, legislation that exempts property tax on commercial and industrial machinery and equipment brought into Kansas after June 30, 2006.

The COTA Liaison works with the Court of Tax Appeals to facilitate tax exemptions. Additionally, the liaison:

• reviews applications and related documents submitted for tax abatement
• explains policy and procedures
• makes recommendations
• assists in certification completion

This tax abatement assistance is available at no additional charge.

Related Documents:

EDX-Guidelines for Applying and Granting Property Tax Abatement

EDX-Property Tax Abatement Checklist 

IRBX-Guidelines for Applying and Granting Property Tax Exemption 

IRBX-Property Tax Exemption Checklist

Property Tax Exemption Applications 

For details, please contact:
Ed Serrano, Economic Development Representative
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Phone: (785) 368-7293
Fax: (785) 296-3490
TTY: (785) 296-3487
E-mail: eserrano@kansascommerce.com