Shawnee doubles property‑tax rebate funding to $100,000; applications open through May 15

Shawnee City Council · January 13, 2026

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Assistant City Manager Lauren Grasshoft told the council the property tax rebate program has been doubled to $100,000 in total funding; applications are open now through May 15 and the city will hold open houses to assist applicants.

Assistant City Manager Lauren Grasshoft told the council the city's property‑tax rebate program will accept applications through May 15 and that the program's funding has been doubled to a total of $100,000 for qualifying Shawnee homeowners.

Grasshoft said the city will host open houses to help residents complete application paperwork and will increase visibility of the program via social media and other communication channels. The meeting feed information did not specify eligibility criteria, per‑household rebate amounts, or how the additional funds were sourced.

The update presented these items as an informational brief rather than a council action; staff indicated outreach and application assistance will be part of the implementation.