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Riley County appraiser reports valuations sustained, outlines HB 22312/22313 exemptions
Summary
Riley County Appraiser Anna Burson briefed commissioners on completed annual reviews, a BOTA decision that largely sustained county valuations for Genesis, and legislative changes (House Bills 22312 and 22313) that will exempt certain categories of personal property from taxation beginning tax year 2026.
Riley County Appraiser Anna Burson told commissioners on Sept. 4 that annual appraisal reviews are largely complete and highlighted two legislative changes that will affect taxable personal property. Burson said House Bill 22312 exempted specific categories of personal property from the general tangible personal property classification; HB 22313 amends K.S.A. 79-213 to make some of those exemptions automatic and avoid separate Board of Tax Appeals filings.
Burson also reported a Board of Tax Appeals decision in a case involving Genesis: the county—s 2023 valuation was sustained with a slight reduction for 2024, a result Burson called "a win for Riley County" because the potential tax loss could have been much larger under the petitioner—s requested valuation.
Burson presented countywide totals: an appraised value figure for Riley County of approximately $10,247,492,210 (appraised) and an assessed value around $824,870,091; she reminded commissioners that appraisal establishes market value, while taxing authorities and budgets determine tax bills.
Burson also described routine processes for appeals, replat-driven ownership changes, and the appraiser—s role in equity and oversight. Commissioners discussed the separation between valuations and taxation and the state oversight role (PBD) in reviewing appraisal data submitted by counties.
What to watch: the HB changes will take effect for tax year 2026; property owners and county staff will need outreach on which items are now automatically exempt.
