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State law (HB 2231) will exempt many off‑road vehicles and watercraft from personal property tax beginning in 2026, county clerk advises
Summary
County staff alerted the commission that Kansas House Bill 2231, effective for 2026 assessments, will exempt off‑road vehicles, golf carts, off‑road motorcycles, motorized bikes, certain trailers and watercraft from personal property tax; county staff said they would provide guidance on local implementation.
County staff briefed the commissioners that state legislation (referred to in the meeting as House Bill 2231) will change personal property taxation beginning with 2026 assessments. The staff summary said the bill exempts many off‑road vehicles — including four-wheelers, off‑road motorcycles, motorized bikes and electric scooters — certain trailers and watercraft from personal property taxation going forward.
County officials said the county collects personal property taxes on some of these items in 2025 (for example, some boats were assessed at a 5% assessment rate), but that the exemption will apply for the 2026 assessment year and beyond. The staff advised the board they would provide further information to county offices so assessors and clerks can process the change for the next tax year.
No formal action was required by the board at the meeting; commissioners were given the update to prepare for implementation in 2026.
