Property taxes in Wyandotte County support everything from streets and code enforcement to schools, libraries, and the community college. Each of these services is managed by a different taxing jurisdiction. Under state law, those jurisdictions need to hold public hearings if they plan to collect more property tax revenue. This is required when the revenue surpasses the previous year.
During a special meeting on July 16, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners made a significant decision. They voted 7–3 to exceed the revenue neutral rate. This decision affects both Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County. That decision set the maximum mill levies and scheduled a public hearing for residents to share feedback before final adoption.
In simple terms, the revenue neutral rate is the property tax rate. It would bring in the same total dollars as the year before. This remains true even if property values rise. If a jurisdiction chooses to collect more than that amount, state law requires a public hearing.
Hearings for 2025 are now scheduled for all taxing jurisdictions that affect Wyandotte County residents. The Unified Government has published the full schedule. It provides a tool for residents to look up which jurisdictions apply to their address.
The Unified Government also provided this visual table:
